Heavy rain in Twin Cities
A storm rolled through the Twin Cities on Friday morning bringing heavy rain, thunder and plenty of lighting.
A storm rolled through the Twin Cities on Friday morning bringing heavy rain, thunder and plenty of lighting.
MN weather: Tropical-feeling weekend
Morning storms fade (1-inch + of rain in some of those downpours) and we quickly turn humid. A bright and muggy afternoon as we tease 80 and unsettled storms loom across central Minnesota. We'll see stray strong storms Friday evening and night into early Saturday, then tropical for Saturday and Sunday.
Morning storms fade (1-inch + of rain in some of those downpours) and we quickly turn humid. A bright and muggy afternoon as we tease 80 and unsettled storms loom across central Minnesota. We'll see stray strong storms Friday evening and night into early Saturday, then tropical for Saturday and Sunday.
Canada wildfires burned an area 80% the size of Minnesota in 2023
The total area burned from the wildfires in Canada so far this year totals nearly the size of Minnesota, and the fires are still active.
The total area burned from the wildfires in Canada so far this year totals nearly the size of Minnesota, and the fires are still active.
Friday's Forecast: Early thunderstorms
Early rain will move through and what follows will be a warm and humid weekend.
Early rain will move through and what follows will be a warm and humid weekend.
Tropical Storms Rina, Philippe spin in tandem in the Atlantic, complicating forecast for both
The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.
The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.
Rain improves drought in MN
Heavy rains over the weekend put a small dent in the drought Minnesota has faced this year.
Heavy rains over the weekend put a small dent in the drought Minnesota has faced this year.
Louisiana saltwater intrusion declared federal disaster
Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico has moved further up the Mississippi, threatening drinking water in communities that rely on the river for fresh water.
Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico has moved further up the Mississippi, threatening drinking water in communities that rely on the river for fresh water.
Thursday noon forecast: A sunny afternoon
Clouds continue to break into Thursday afternoon. Most of the metro will experience partly cloudy to sunny skies, with warm temperatures building up for a tropical start to October. There are some shower and storm chances leading into Friday.
Clouds continue to break into Thursday afternoon. Most of the metro will experience partly cloudy to sunny skies, with warm temperatures building up for a tropical start to October. There are some shower and storm chances leading into Friday.
Tropical Storm Rina develops in busy Atlantic as nearby Tropical Storm Philippe maintains strength
The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.
The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.
Minnesota drought conditions improve after recent rain
Heavy rain from the last several days has helped improve drought conditions across Minnesota.
Heavy rain from the last several days has helped improve drought conditions across Minnesota.
Minnesota weather: Summer temperatures linger
Clouds linger on Thursday as the low pressure that's been hanging around slowly moves to the east. A warm front will move through the state that will bring warm summer like temperatures for the weekend.
Clouds linger on Thursday as the low pressure that's been hanging around slowly moves to the east. A warm front will move through the state that will bring warm summer like temperatures for the weekend.
Thursday's Forecast: Temps rise with warm front
Clouds linger on Thursday as the low pressure that's been hanging around slowly moves to the east. A warm front will move through the state that will bring warm summer like temperatures for the weekend.
Clouds linger on Thursday as the low pressure that's been hanging around slowly moves to the east. A warm front will move through the state that will bring warm summer like temperatures for the weekend.
Invest 91L to become tropical depression soon as Tropical Storm Philippe gains some strength in Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor a disturbance halfway between the Cabo Verde Islands and the Lesser Antilles, noting that a tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form in the next day or so.
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor a disturbance halfway between the Cabo Verde Islands and the Lesser Antilles, noting that a tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form in the next day or so.
Preparing for a hot Twin Cities marathon
Thousands of runners are preparing for the Twin Cities marathon on Saturday, which is expected to be hot with temperatures in the 80s.
Thousands of runners are preparing for the Twin Cities marathon on Saturday, which is expected to be hot with temperatures in the 80s.
Children among 8 electrocuted as floods wreak havoc in South Africa's Western Cape
Heavy rainfall and gale-force winds since Sunday in South Africa's Western Cape led to the flooding of informal settlements that killed eight in two electrocution incidents.
Heavy rainfall and gale-force winds since Sunday in South Africa's Western Cape led to the flooding of informal settlements that killed eight in two electrocution incidents.
Wednesday's midday forecast: Highs in the 60s
Some rain might stick around Wednesday as highs top off around 69. The weekend will be very warm with highs nearly 20 degrees above average.
Some rain might stick around Wednesday as highs top off around 69. The weekend will be very warm with highs nearly 20 degrees above average.
Minnesota weather: Mostly cloudy, temps rise
After Tuesday's rain, there is extra cloud coverage on Wednesday morning.
After Tuesday's rain, there is extra cloud coverage on Wednesday morning.
Wednesday Forecast: Mostly cloudy, temps rise
As Tuesday's light rain leaves, the clouds linger. Wednesday will be overcast all the way into the afternoon. A random sprinkle here and there is possible. Later in the afternoon as temperatures, the clouds will break.
As Tuesday's light rain leaves, the clouds linger. Wednesday will be overcast all the way into the afternoon. A random sprinkle here and there is possible. Later in the afternoon as temperatures, the clouds will break.
Tropical Storm Philippe continues to struggle but Invest 91L expected to develop soon in Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center has highlighted a disturbance several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands in the central tropical Atlantic, noting that a tropical depression is likely to form in the next couple of days.
The National Hurricane Center has highlighted a disturbance several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands in the central tropical Atlantic, noting that a tropical depression is likely to form in the next couple of days.
Minnesota weather: Temps warm up
After fall-like start to the season, October turns warm.
After fall-like start to the season, October turns warm.