Lyrid meteor shower: When it peaks and how to watch it
NASA says the Lyrids are one of the oldest known meteor showers
NASA says the Lyrids are one of the oldest known meteor showers
Minnesota weather: Seasonable sunshine ahead of rain, wintry mix
A pleasant and bright afternoon as we have at least one day this week close to seasonable. Off and on rainy rumbles for the rest of the week as we get cooler day-to-day with a nagging rain/snow line slowly creeping south from Northern Minnesota into Friday.
A pleasant and bright afternoon as we have at least one day this week close to seasonable. Off and on rainy rumbles for the rest of the week as we get cooler day-to-day with a nagging rain/snow line slowly creeping south from Northern Minnesota into Friday.
Quad Cities on Iowa-Illinois border preparing for flooding
With the snowmelt in Minnesota, towns to the south along the Mississippi River are preparing for the worst. The Quad Cities on the Iowa and Illinois border have been been fighting these floods for years and are putting plans in place to try and prevent destruction. FOX Weather's Robert Ray is in Davenport, Iowa, with the latest.
With the snowmelt in Minnesota, towns to the south along the Mississippi River are preparing for the worst. The Quad Cities on the Iowa and Illinois border have been been fighting these floods for years and are putting plans in place to try and prevent destruction. FOX Weather's Robert Ray is in Davenport, Iowa, with the latest.
Minnesota weather: Rain, cooler temperatures Wednesday-Friday
Enjoy the pleasant sunshine on Tuesday, because rain and cooler temperatures are on the way.
Enjoy the pleasant sunshine on Tuesday, because rain and cooler temperatures are on the way.
Minnesota weather: Seasonable sunshine on Tuesday
A pleasant and bright afternoon as we have at least one day this week close to seasonable. Off and on rainy rumbles for the rest of the week as we get cooler day-to-day with a nagging rain/snow line slowly creeping south from Northern Minnesota into Friday.
A pleasant and bright afternoon as we have at least one day this week close to seasonable. Off and on rainy rumbles for the rest of the week as we get cooler day-to-day with a nagging rain/snow line slowly creeping south from Northern Minnesota into Friday.
Minnesota flooding: St. Croix River near Stillwater; swinging bridge near Duluth closed: Videos
The St. Croix River has risen more than 6 feet since Friday, flooding parks and restaurant patios in Stillwater. Flooding is also a problem on the North Shore, closing the iconic swinging bridge in the Jay Cook State Park.
The St. Croix River has risen more than 6 feet since Friday, flooding parks and restaurant patios in Stillwater. Flooding is also a problem on the North Shore, closing the iconic swinging bridge in the Jay Cook State Park.
Several communities brace for flooding
The St. Croix River surrounding the Stillwater, Minnesota, community continues to deal with flooding this spring, as more rain is also expected in the forecast ahead.
The St. Croix River surrounding the Stillwater, Minnesota, community continues to deal with flooding this spring, as more rain is also expected in the forecast ahead.
Disaster response funding increased after Gov. Walz signs assistance bill
While several communities are already preparing for the impact of spring flooding throughout Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law Monday that will increase the state’s emergency management and disaster assistance response through additional funding.
While several communities are already preparing for the impact of spring flooding throughout Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law Monday that will increase the state’s emergency management and disaster assistance response through additional funding.
Minnesota weather: Tornado sirens will sound on Thursday
The outdoor warning sirens will sound across Minnesota on Thursday, April 20, for a statewide tornado drill as part of severe weather awareness week.
The outdoor warning sirens will sound across Minnesota on Thursday, April 20, for a statewide tornado drill as part of severe weather awareness week.
Minnesota weather: Blustery sunshine on Monday
Blustery sunshine for the day on Monday as temps climb to the 40s (so most all of Sunday's "non-liquid" precipitation will melt away). Sunny 50s for Tuesday, then mostly cool and damp for the rest of the work-week.
Blustery sunshine for the day on Monday as temps climb to the 40s (so most all of Sunday's "non-liquid" precipitation will melt away). Sunny 50s for Tuesday, then mostly cool and damp for the rest of the work-week.
Minnesota weather: Cooler with chances for rain this week
Cooler-than-average temperatures are in the forecast this week, and with it comes chances for some rain.
Cooler-than-average temperatures are in the forecast this week, and with it comes chances for some rain.
St. Croix River to reach major flood stage this week
The St. Croix River rose more than 6 feet over the weekend, and in Stillwater water is starting to creep into nearby parks and restaurant patios. The city spent weeks preparing for major flooding, constructing a 2,000-foot floodwall along the river and placing tens of thousands of sandbags. Residents hope the temporary berm will prevent the rising river from going into town.
The St. Croix River rose more than 6 feet over the weekend, and in Stillwater water is starting to creep into nearby parks and restaurant patios. The city spent weeks preparing for major flooding, constructing a 2,000-foot floodwall along the river and placing tens of thousands of sandbags. Residents hope the temporary berm will prevent the rising river from going into town.
Minnesota weather: Highs in upper 40s with afternoon sun on Monday
Highs will climb to about 47 degrees in the Twin Cities metro on Monday, and clouds will make way for some afternoon sun. It'll be warmer on Tuesday, with a high of around 53 degrees.
Highs will climb to about 47 degrees in the Twin Cities metro on Monday, and clouds will make way for some afternoon sun. It'll be warmer on Tuesday, with a high of around 53 degrees.
Weather whiplash in Minnesota: From 80 degrees to snow
Are you feeling weather whiplash after the last week in Minnesota? April brings the highest of the high temperatures and the lowest of the low temperatures, and no one feels that more than seasonal business owners and their customers.
Are you feeling weather whiplash after the last week in Minnesota? April brings the highest of the high temperatures and the lowest of the low temperatures, and no one feels that more than seasonal business owners and their customers.
Ice cream shop opens for the season in Minnesota... then it snows
Weather whiplash: Days after enjoying 80-degree weather in Minnesota, snowflakes were falling in the Twin Cities.
Weather whiplash: Days after enjoying 80-degree weather in Minnesota, snowflakes were falling in the Twin Cities.
Minnesota weather: Getting fooled by 'false summer'
Last week felt like we had gone directly from winter to summer. But more typical early spring weather is making a comeback this week.
Last week felt like we had gone directly from winter to summer. But more typical early spring weather is making a comeback this week.
It's back! Snow makes its return Sunday
Just days ago we were soaking up the sun, with record-breaking temperatures, Sunday the snow returned. Welcome to Minnesota.
Just days ago we were soaking up the sun, with record-breaking temperatures, Sunday the snow returned. Welcome to Minnesota.
El Niño is making a comeback; What does that mean for hurricane season?
A changing pattern in the Pacific Ocean could cut the number of Atlantic hurricanes in 2023.
A changing pattern in the Pacific Ocean could cut the number of Atlantic hurricanes in 2023.
Weekend forecast: More snow on the way for Twin Cities
After record-breaking temperatures in the 80s, there is now more snow on the way. The Twin Cities is under a winter weather advisory with snow expected from Saturday night into Sunday.
After record-breaking temperatures in the 80s, there is now more snow on the way. The Twin Cities is under a winter weather advisory with snow expected from Saturday night into Sunday.
April hot spell is done, now back to reality
Cooler and wetter weather is moving in for the weekend, beginning in the form of rain. Rain Saturday afternoon will be relatively light, and intermittent, with an isolated storm possible.
Cooler and wetter weather is moving in for the weekend, beginning in the form of rain. Rain Saturday afternoon will be relatively light, and intermittent, with an isolated storm possible.