Ian Leonard finishes Ironman in Canada
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FOX 9's Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard finished an Ironman race in Canada this weekend.

Hurricane Hilary drops heavy rain
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Hurricane Hilary has weakened to a post-tropical cyclone but it dumped heavy rain across the southwestern United States, causing flash flooding. Here's the latest.

MN weather: Hot and steamy week on the way
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Get ready for a hot and steamy week with temperatures in the 90s and feels like temps in the triple digits. The heat will hold off on Monday in the Twin Cities metro, with highs in the mid-80s.

Southern California braces for more flooding as Tropical Storm Hilary soaks from coast to desert

Millions of residents expect more flooding and mudslides Monday, even as the storm begins to weaken. Hillary first made landfall in Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninsula on Sunday.

California faces Hilary, earthquake
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Southern California is facing two natural disaster as Tropical Storm Hilary bears down along with an earthquake.

Tropical Storm Hilary arrives in California as Mexico copes with its aftermath

Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.

Hurricane Hilary: 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously,' NWS says

Even though Hurricane Hilary is expected to weaken, it won’t be disappearing. From the desert to the mountains to the city – 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously," says an NWS forecaster.

MN weather: Pleasant Sunday, hot week ahead
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Enjoy the slightly cooler weather on Sunday, with temperatures in the low 80s, before the heat returns full force during the week.

Hurricane Hilary nearing U.S. landfall
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Hurricane Hilary is expected to make landfall in southern California on Sunday. It?s the first time a major storm has hit the area in 84 years.

Minnesota weather: Excessive heat warning Saturday, cooler Sunday

It will be hot and tropical for the Twin Cities metro on Saturday with a slight cool down Sunday before temperatures kick back up into the 90s. 

MN weather: Calm Saturday night, cloudy Sunday
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Temperatures will slightly cool off overnight to around 69 degrees on Saturday, a much-needed break after a hot day. Sunday will be cloudier and less humid with temperatures in the mid-80s, before heating up again for the week ahead.

MN weather: Hot Saturday, slightly cooler Sunday
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The Twin Cities metro area is under an excessive heat warning on Saturday, with feels like temperatures nearing 108 degrees. Temperatures will be slightly cooler on Sunday before heating back up for the workweek.

MN Weather: Excessive heat warning Saturday
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Excessive heat warning for the Twin Cities metro on Saturday, with temperatures feeling near 108 degrees and dew points in the 70s. Temps will slightly cool Sunday before heating back up into the 90s for the week.

MN weather: Weekend forecast
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Hazy sun and pleasant warmth in the 80s Friday afternoon as air quality gradually improves into Friday evening. Saturday quickly turns hot and tropical with a heat index of 100+ Saturday afternoon. Then a brief break on Sunday in the 80s. It'll get even hotter next week.

When was the last time a hurricane or tropical storm hit California?

California is rarely discussed in the context of the tropics, but that is exactly what is happening this week with Hurricane Hilary.

Friday's Forecast: Highs in the low 80s
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Some wildfire smoke will linger through the weekend, with a high Saturday near 95.