Summer solstice 2022: Thousands greet longest day at ancient Stonehenge monument
About 6,000 people gathered at the ancient Stonehenge monument, located in Wiltshire, England, to greet the summer solstice 2022.
About 6,000 people gathered at the ancient Stonehenge monument, located in Wiltshire, England, to greet the summer solstice 2022.
Tuesday's forecast: The heat sticks around (though cooler than yesterday!)
Highs will hit the upper 80s. Seasonable temps return for Wednesday.
Highs will hit the upper 80s. Seasonable temps return for Wednesday.
Summer solstice 2022: 1st day of summer, longest day of the year — what to know
The June solstice marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
The June solstice marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Twin Cities surpass 100 degrees on Monday, setting new record
It officially hit 100 degrees at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Monday.
It officially hit 100 degrees at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Monday.
Storms overnight before another hot day on Tuesday
Alex Lehnert has your Monday night forecast after another brutally hot day in Minnesota.
Alex Lehnert has your Monday night forecast after another brutally hot day in Minnesota.
Debunking 7 myths about lightning
Lightning can inspire awe, so it’s no surprise that people have developed a few tall tales about it.
Lightning can inspire awe, so it’s no surprise that people have developed a few tall tales about it.
Finding relief from the heat
Due to Juneteenth being declared a federal holiday, many federal buildings are closed Monday in the Twin Cities – leaving some seeking other resources for relief from the heat.
Due to Juneteenth being declared a federal holiday, many federal buildings are closed Monday in the Twin Cities – leaving some seeking other resources for relief from the heat.
Minnesota weather: Extreme heat peaks Monday with highs near 100
The extreme heat peaks on Monday in Minnesota with high temperatures near 100 degrees and a heat index that will feel like 106 degrees, thanks to the humidity.
The extreme heat peaks on Monday in Minnesota with high temperatures near 100 degrees and a heat index that will feel like 106 degrees, thanks to the humidity.
Monday's forecast: Hot! Excessive heat warnings remain
Highs will be very close to 100 degrees. Tuesday cools a little.
Highs will be very close to 100 degrees. Tuesday cools a little.
One Minnesota city hits 100 degrees on scorching Sunday
At least one western Minnesota city hit 100 degrees on Sunday as Minnesota and much of the country faces dangerous heat.
At least one western Minnesota city hit 100 degrees on Sunday as Minnesota and much of the country faces dangerous heat.
Minnesota kids hit up spray park to beat extreme heat on Sunday
With temperatures well into the 90s across much of Minnesota, kids in the metro were hitting the spray parks to cool down.
With temperatures well into the 90s across much of Minnesota, kids in the metro were hitting the spray parks to cool down.
Minnesota weather: Monday expected to be another scorcher
After a blast of heat sent thermometers heading towards 100, Monday is expected to be as hot. An excessive heat warning remains in effect until early Tuesday morning for the metro and parts of western Minnesota.
After a blast of heat sent thermometers heading towards 100, Monday is expected to be as hot. An excessive heat warning remains in effect until early Tuesday morning for the metro and parts of western Minnesota.
Minnesota weather: Extreme heat ahead
Afternoon highs in mid to upper 90s Sunday. Heading into Monday, temperatures will be hot with highs in the upper 90s and heat index well into the triple digits.
Afternoon highs in mid to upper 90s Sunday. Heading into Monday, temperatures will be hot with highs in the upper 90s and heat index well into the triple digits.
Minnesota weather: Hot and humid Sunday, temps near 100 Monday
After a warm but comfortable Saturday, we're bracing for a big heat wave to carry us through the rest of the weekend.
After a warm but comfortable Saturday, we're bracing for a big heat wave to carry us through the rest of the weekend.
Twin Cities cooling centers prepare to welcome people trying to beat the 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.
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.
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.