How to stay safe in extreme heat
With heat index values of 100-plus degrees expected across much of Minnesota on Sunday and Monday, cities across the Twin Cities metro are opening free cooling centers for people to sit in the air conditioning. Officials also urge people to take precautions by avoiding strenuous activities, drinking plenty of water, staying out of the sun, checking on relatives and neighbors, and never leaving pets or people unattended in vehicles.
With heat index values of 100-plus degrees expected across much of Minnesota on Sunday and Monday, cities across the Twin Cities metro are opening free cooling centers for people to sit in the air conditioning. Officials also urge people to take precautions by avoiding strenuous activities, drinking plenty of water, staying out of the sun, checking on relatives and neighbors, and never leaving pets or people unattended in vehicles.
Minnesota weather: Spend Saturday outside, heat and humidity high Sunday
Saturday afternoon temperatures for Central and Eastern Minnesota will warm into the upper 70s to low 80s. An excessive heat watch is in effect for Sunday and Monday for most of Central Minnesota as temperatures jump into the mid-90s.
Saturday afternoon temperatures for Central and Eastern Minnesota will warm into the upper 70s to low 80s. An excessive heat watch is in effect for Sunday and Monday for most of Central Minnesota as temperatures jump into the mid-90s.
Minnesota weather: Heat, humidity return, with high near 100 on Monday
After Friday's glorious weather, dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected Sunday and Monday.
After Friday's glorious weather, dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected Sunday and Monday.
Minnesota weather: Glorious Friday, hot this weekend
Highs in the 80s on Friday, cooler Friday night ? probably the last night you can keep the windows open. Saturday will be cloudy with highs in the 80s, and it'll be hot and humid on Sunday. It could be close to 100 by Monday.
Highs in the 80s on Friday, cooler Friday night ? probably the last night you can keep the windows open. Saturday will be cloudy with highs in the 80s, and it'll be hot and humid on Sunday. It could be close to 100 by Monday.
Excessive heat blamed for thousands of Kansas cattle deaths
The state is aware of at least 2,000 cattle deaths in the southwest region, but that number could be higher.
The state is aware of at least 2,000 cattle deaths in the southwest region, but that number could be higher.
Scope of catastrophic damage along Yellowstone River emerges as historic floodwaters recede
Montana National Guard says troops have rescued 87 people from floodwaters.
Montana National Guard says troops have rescued 87 people from floodwaters.
Minnesota experiencing transition day of rain before weekend heat
Most of Minnesota is in a transition phase Wednesday after a day of heat that saw temperatures reach nearly 100 degrees in the Twin Cities on Tuesday.
Most of Minnesota is in a transition phase Wednesday after a day of heat that saw temperatures reach nearly 100 degrees in the Twin Cities on Tuesday.
Dangerous heat wave continues to linger across Midwest, South
Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories remained in effect on Wednesday from Michigan to northern Florida.
Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories remained in effect on Wednesday from Michigan to northern Florida.
Yellowstone National Park: Floods leave landscape 'dramatically changed'
Park officials say over 10,000 visitors left the nation’s oldest national park after historic flooding tore through the area, washing out bridges and roads.
Park officials say over 10,000 visitors left the nation’s oldest national park after historic flooding tore through the area, washing out bridges and roads.
Wednesday's forecast: Early rain followed by seasonable temps
Thursday will see highs in 80s with windy conditions.
Thursday will see highs in 80s with windy conditions.
Dangerous heat has Twin Cities seeking shade Tuesday
Summer heat has come quickly across the Twin Cities, as high temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s with a heat index that will top out near 103 - beat the heat and stay healthy until cooler temps arise!
Summer heat has come quickly across the Twin Cities, as high temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s with a heat index that will top out near 103 - beat the heat and stay healthy until cooler temps arise!
Yellowstone National Park: 10K evacuate as floods wash away homes, bridges
While no one has been reported killed or injured, waters were only starting to recede Tuesday and the full extent of the destruction wasn’t yet known.
While no one has been reported killed or injured, waters were only starting to recede Tuesday and the full extent of the destruction wasn’t yet known.
Minnesota weather: Prepare for dangerous heat on Tuesday
Tuesday is going to be a scorcher in the Twin Cities with dangerous heat across the area.
Tuesday is going to be a scorcher in the Twin Cities with dangerous heat across the area.
Tuesday's mid-day forecast: Hot! Heat index could top 100 degrees
The heat only lasts one day as tomorrow will be cooler with the possibility of strong storms.
The heat only lasts one day as tomorrow will be cooler with the possibility of strong storms.
Dangerous, record-setting heat to continue from the Midwest to Southeast
The combination of heat and humidity could make it feel like 115 degrees in many U.S. locations, forecasters said.
The combination of heat and humidity could make it feel like 115 degrees in many U.S. locations, forecasters said.
Tuesday's forecast: Highs near 100
It is going to be dangerously hot so take precautions to stay cool. Cool down comes tomorrow with a chance of strong storms.
It is going to be dangerously hot so take precautions to stay cool. Cool down comes tomorrow with a chance of strong storms.
Major flooding, rockslides force closure of all entrances to Yellowstone National Park
Historic flooding has forced the closure of all entrances to Yellowstone National Park through at least Wednesday.
Historic flooding has forced the closure of all entrances to Yellowstone National Park through at least Wednesday.
Twin Cities residents prepare for heat
Up there, on a day like Tuesday, where forecasts have a high temperature just shy of 100 degrees, she?s gotten used to the heat. But, it still makes it hard to do anything.
Up there, on a day like Tuesday, where forecasts have a high temperature just shy of 100 degrees, she?s gotten used to the heat. But, it still makes it hard to do anything.
106 million Americans in 24 states at risk as dangerous heat wave expands
Well-above-average temperatures are expected from the central Rockies across the Plains and into the lower and mid-Mississippi, Tennessee and lower Ohio valleys.
Well-above-average temperatures are expected from the central Rockies across the Plains and into the lower and mid-Mississippi, Tennessee and lower Ohio valleys.
Minneapolis moves 14 schools to e-learning due to extreme heat
Minneapolis Public Schools is moving its not fully air-conditioned schools to e-learning on Tuesday, June 14 with extremely high temperatures in the forecast.
Minneapolis Public Schools is moving its not fully air-conditioned schools to e-learning on Tuesday, June 14 with extremely high temperatures in the forecast.