Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Idalia with lessons learned from Ian: 'Do not focus on just the cone'

There are only a few days left for Florida residents to prepare for the effects of the storm, and Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 33 counties to ensure communities have the resources they need ahead of the storm’s arrival.

Minnesota weather: A gorgeous Sunday ahead
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A great Saturday will be followed by more nice weather and sunshine for Sunday. Jennifer McDermed has your forecast.

Minnesota weather: Comfy weekend with a few stray rumbles possible

This weekend is looking comfortable and gorgeous, though there's the potential for a few stray rumbles. Here's your forecast.

What is the best color to wear in hot weather?

The National Weather Service office in Kansas City recently experimented to test the best color clothing to wear when it's hot. As the sun beat down, science worked its magic.

Hot playground danger: Kids could get third-degree burns from equipment

Playgrounds can turn dangerous in the heat when slides, swings, and benches heat up. Temperatures over 118 degrees can cause a first-degree burn, and temperatures over 131 can cause a second-degree burn.

Fair Forecast: Highs in the upper 80s
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After a very hot couple of days, the heat will move out making for a more comfortable weekend.

Canterbury cancels races due to heat
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Due to another day of excessive heat, Canterbury Park cancelled races on Wednesday.

Heat forces some park closures, youth sports decisions

A lot of local youth sports are just getting started and hitting the pause button at the same time because of the stifling heat.

Vikings sweat out heat at practice
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The Vikings hosted the Cardinals in some swampy, hot weather at TCO.

Heat forces some park closures
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A lot of local youth sports are just getting started and hitting the pause button at the same time because of the stifling heat. But high temperatures and humidity aren?t stopping everything outdoors.

What do you prefer? Extreme heat or snow/cold?
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On one of the hottest days of the year, we asked some Minnesotans would you rather deal with the oppressive heat or the frigid cold?

Midwest heat dome: an explainer

You've heard of a polar vortex. What about a heat dome? The meteorological phenomenon is driving the scorching heat the Midwest and parts of the central United States have seen this week.

Canterbury Park cancels horse race due to heat

Horse races at Canterbury Park will be canceled Wednesday evening due to the extreme heat. 

What is a heat dome?
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Something called a "heat dome" is contributing to the scorching heat we've seen in the Midwest and other central states this week.