RAW: 15 years later: A look back at historic flooding in southeast Minnesota
A series of thunderstorms rolled stalled in southern Minnesota on Aug. 18, 2007, dumping more than a foot of rain in some areas in southeastern Minnesota. The heaviest rainfall reports came from Winona, Fillmore, and Houston counties, where 36-hour totals exceeded 14 inches.
A series of thunderstorms rolled stalled in southern Minnesota on Aug. 18, 2007, dumping more than a foot of rain in some areas in southeastern Minnesota. The heaviest rainfall reports came from Winona, Fillmore, and Houston counties, where 36-hour totals exceeded 14 inches.
Ominous clouds spotted ahead of Thursday storms
Storms that dropped some rain and brought a little lightning to the Twin Cities on Thursday came with some ominous-looking shelf clouds.
Storms that dropped some rain and brought a little lightning to the Twin Cities on Thursday came with some ominous-looking shelf clouds.
Minnesota weather: Cloudy and rainy to start the weekend
Occasional showers and downpours are expected Friday as things stay unsettled. Here's your weekend forecast.
Occasional showers and downpours are expected Friday as things stay unsettled. Here's your weekend forecast.
Weekend forecast: Cloudy, rainy start; more sun Sunday
The wet, cloudy weather continues to start the weekend, with occasional showers and downpours possible Friday. Saturday will be cloudy for much of the day, but some the sun may shine by the late afternoon. Sunday will be nicer, with plenty of afternoon sunshine.
The wet, cloudy weather continues to start the weekend, with occasional showers and downpours possible Friday. Saturday will be cloudy for much of the day, but some the sun may shine by the late afternoon. Sunday will be nicer, with plenty of afternoon sunshine.
Time-lapse of clouds in St. Louis Park and Eden Prairie
A time-lapse video of stormy weather clouds in St. Louis Park and Eden Prairie on Thursday, Aug. 18, from FOX 9 photographers Doug Solomon and Melissa Martz.
A time-lapse video of stormy weather clouds in St. Louis Park and Eden Prairie on Thursday, Aug. 18, from FOX 9 photographers Doug Solomon and Melissa Martz.
Intense flooding in Cambridge after storm drops 5 inches of rain
A deluge dumped 5 inches of rain in Cambridge, Minnesota, Wednesday evening, causing flash flooding that went up to the windows of an SUV.
A deluge dumped 5 inches of rain in Cambridge, Minnesota, Wednesday evening, causing flash flooding that went up to the windows of an SUV.
Driver trapped in Inver Grove Heights flash flooding rescued
Police in Inver Grove Heights had to rescue a woman who got stuck in flash flooding Wednesday evening.
Police in Inver Grove Heights had to rescue a woman who got stuck in flash flooding Wednesday evening.
Driver rescued from flash flooding in Inver Grove Heights
Two drivers had to be rescued by police in Inver Grove Heights Wednesday after getting caught in flash flooding. One driver said she couldn't see the road was flooded because of the hail on her windshield.
Two drivers had to be rescued by police in Inver Grove Heights Wednesday after getting caught in flash flooding. One driver said she couldn't see the road was flooded because of the hail on her windshield.
Minnesota rain totals: Rain soaked Twin Cities, more wet weather possible
After a deluge in some areas of the Twin Cities Wednesday night, more rain is possible on Thursday.
After a deluge in some areas of the Twin Cities Wednesday night, more rain is possible on Thursday.
A soggy Thursday morning for some
Some Minnesotans are waking up to a wet Thursday after big rain totals soaked some isolated places throughout the state. Dry conditions return today with a little sun in the Twin Cities, but several clusters of storms are lurking off to the west and are slowly heading our direction. We'll see if they can hold together, but some rain in at least part of the metro is looking more likely before the morning is over.
Some Minnesotans are waking up to a wet Thursday after big rain totals soaked some isolated places throughout the state. Dry conditions return today with a little sun in the Twin Cities, but several clusters of storms are lurking off to the west and are slowly heading our direction. We'll see if they can hold together, but some rain in at least part of the metro is looking more likely before the morning is over.
Northern lights may be visible as low as Iowa, thanks to G3 geomagnetic storm
NOAA predicts auroras could be seen as far as Oregon, Pennsylvania and even Iowa from Wednesday to Friday.
NOAA predicts auroras could be seen as far as Oregon, Pennsylvania and even Iowa from Wednesday to Friday.
Stalled storms drop inches of rain on parts of Twin Cities metro
Parts of the north and east Twin Cities metro were hit hard on Wednesday by storms that dropped a lot of rain in a short period of time creating flash flooding.
Parts of the north and east Twin Cities metro were hit hard on Wednesday by storms that dropped a lot of rain in a short period of time creating flash flooding.
Stalling storms drop inches of rain on parts of Twin Cities metro
Rain storms that moved through the metro stalled on certain parts of the Twin Cities, dropping inches of rain over the course of a short period of time. That led to some serious flooding.
Rain storms that moved through the metro stalled on certain parts of the Twin Cities, dropping inches of rain over the course of a short period of time. That led to some serious flooding.
California tomato farmers worried extreme drought will increase prices for sauce, ketchup
California produces about a quarter of the world's tomatoes, and the extreme drought conditions, water restrictions and wildfires are now leaving farmers struggling to meet the demand.
California produces about a quarter of the world's tomatoes, and the extreme drought conditions, water restrictions and wildfires are now leaving farmers struggling to meet the demand.
Millions more Americans will broil in extreme heat by 2053, study finds
Roughly 8 million Americans are expected to experience a heat index within the "Extreme Danger" category this year. Researchers said that by 2053, that number is expected to increase to 107 million.
Roughly 8 million Americans are expected to experience a heat index within the "Extreme Danger" category this year. Researchers said that by 2053, that number is expected to increase to 107 million.
Hurricane Camille, one of the world's worst storms, pummeled the US 53 years ago today
Camille brought unthinkable destruction to the Gulf Coast, including 175 mph winds and 24 feet of storm surge.
Camille brought unthinkable destruction to the Gulf Coast, including 175 mph winds and 24 feet of storm surge.
Minnesota weather: Possibility for rain and storms Wednesday, Thursday
There's a possibility for scattered showers and thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening, with greater opportunities for some stormy weather later this week.
There's a possibility for scattered showers and thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening, with greater opportunities for some stormy weather later this week.
Wednesday offers Twin Cities showers, storm possibilities
A wave of storm opportunities make their way through the Twin Cities Wednesday, but only some of the FOX 9 viewing area will get wet from the "popcorn" showers. Temps will see highs around the mid-80s and lows in the 60s, as chances of storms increase heading into Thursday.
A wave of storm opportunities make their way through the Twin Cities Wednesday, but only some of the FOX 9 viewing area will get wet from the "popcorn" showers. Temps will see highs around the mid-80s and lows in the 60s, as chances of storms increase heading into Thursday.
Tuesday offers pleasant summer day and night
Tuesday offered a nice mix of sun and highs in the low-80s, and nighttime lows will settle into the mid-60s.
Tuesday offered a nice mix of sun and highs in the low-80s, and nighttime lows will settle into the mid-60s.
Minnesota weather: Partly sunny Tuesday, rain possible later this week
Clouds will start to clear on Tuesday, leading to a partly to mostly sunny afternoon for the Twin Cities metro. Rain is possible later this week.
Clouds will start to clear on Tuesday, leading to a partly to mostly sunny afternoon for the Twin Cities metro. Rain is possible later this week.