Minnesota weather: Surge of Summer; damp weekend for some

A surge of summer on Wednesday, and will hang on until Friday. This weekend is looking a bit rainy. Here's your forecast.

Autumnal equinox 2023: Fall officially begins this weekend

As fall officially begins, the 2023 autumnal equinox arrives on September 23, marking the transition from warmer weather in the Northern Hemisphere to the scenic beauty of fall foliage.

MN weather: Surge of Summer
video

It'll be sunny and warm on Wednesday, with high temperatures around 86 degrees in the Twin Cities. Thursday will be bright and warm, with a high of around 82 degrees.

Minnesota weather: Summer-like returns Wednesday
video

Ian Leonard has your forecast for Wednesday, which includes another round of summer-like heat.

Several Minneapolis lakes experiencing algae blooms, others remain susceptible: MPRB

To reduce exposure to blue-green algae, it’s recommended to avoid or minimize contact with bodies of water with confirmed cases, and don’t let animals drinks from them.

Minnesota weather: Feels like summer
video

It's going to feel kind of like summer on Wednesday and Thursday before temps cool for the weekend.

MN weather: Warmer, muggier
video

The Summer hangs on. Getting warmer and a bit humid this afternoon as we climb back to highs in the low 80s ... downright hotter and muggier for Wednesday.

MN weather: Summer-like weather returns
video

The summer feel returns on Tuesday. It'll be humid and warm through the end of the week, then an unsettled weekend is looking more likely.

Northern Lights could be visible in Minnesota Monday night

The space weather forecast is looking promising for the potential to see the Northern Lights in Minnesota Monday night. 

Minnesota weather: Heating up for the last week of summer

Monday morning starts off feeling fall-like with plenty of sunshine. By the afternoon, clouds drift from our west, bringing filtered sun and a high of 76 degrees.

MN weather: Heating up for last week of summer
video

The warmer temperatures are back for the final week of summer. Tuesday is going to be pleasant, with a high of 76 degrees in the Twin Cities metro. For the remainder of the week, temperatures reach the 80s before cooling off by the weekend for the first official day of fall.

How will corn yield, fall corn mazes be affected by drought?

Minnesota farmers were praying for rain this summer that didn't come in many parts of the state. So, as we inch closer to fall, how might some favorite fall activities be impacted by the drought?

Watch: 'Corn devil' swirls through freshly harvested Kansas field

Dust devils typically form on fair weather days that include plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures and light winds. They usually only last a few minutes, and they rarely cause damage.

Minnesota drought and fall colors update
video

FOX 9's Alex Lehnert has the latest on Minnesota's drought and a look at how the fall colors are shaping up.