NWS issues Red Flag Warning for extreme wildfire risk in central and southern Minnesota

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for large parts of Central and Southern Minnesota until 6 p.m. Sunday due to extreme fire risk conditions.

Minnesota weather: Extremely windy, Red Flag Warning issued for Sunday
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Sunday will be extremely windy, with gusts reaching over 45 mph. A Red Flag Warning has been issued due to extreme wildfire risk in Central and Southern Minnesota from low humidity, high winds and drought conditions.

Drought conditions could impact Minnesota Christmas trees for years to come

With the lack of rainfall over the last two years, Christmas tree farmers in Minnesota have been forced to adapt to the changing conditions.

Severe storms trigger tornado outbreak in central US

Powerful thunderstorms moved through the Southern Plains producing damaging wind, large hail and tornadoes.

Most of Minnesota under burning restrictions due to fire risk

Much of Minnesota is under burning restrictions amid ongoing drought conditions, the Minnesota DNR said on Wednesday. 

Warm weather could break record on Wednesday
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The late summer-like weather on Wednesday, November 2, could set a record for the date, with a high of 76 degrees possible in the Twin Cities metro. FOX 9's Cody Matz looks at how unusual this is.

November total lunar eclipse offers celestial highlight amongst meteor showers and glowing planets

North America will experience its last total lunar eclipse in November until 2025. According to NASA, the weather can impact how red the moon will look. The more dust and clouds in Earth’s atmosphere, the redder the moon will appear.