Summer-style humidity hangs on until late Saturday
Our summer-style feel gets dialed up a notch Thursday and again Friday as dew points gradually climb back to the mid and upper 60s. That's not just swampy for this time of year, that's uncomfortable humidity for mid July. We'll hang on to that moisture until late Saturday.
Our summer-style feel gets dialed up a notch Thursday and again Friday as dew points gradually climb back to the mid and upper 60s. That's not just swampy for this time of year, that's uncomfortable humidity for mid July. We'll hang on to that moisture until late Saturday.
Thursday's forecast: "Summer" sticks around for one more day
Rain could roll through the Metro later tonight.
Rain could roll through the Metro later tonight.
Minnesotans enjoy a summer-like fall day
In Minnesota, you know winter is never far away. So, when you get a warm, sunny day in late September, you take advantage of it. And that's what plenty of people were doing on Wednesday.
In Minnesota, you know winter is never far away. So, when you get a warm, sunny day in late September, you take advantage of it. And that's what plenty of people were doing on Wednesday.
Hurricane Sam: Category 4 storm likely to bring rough surf to East Coast
Sam, still a Category 4 hurricane, is set to avoid any direct impact to the U.S. but is expected to bring big waves to the East Coast by the weekend.
Sam, still a Category 4 hurricane, is set to avoid any direct impact to the U.S. but is expected to bring big waves to the East Coast by the weekend.
Wednesday's forecast: Hot and humid
A last gasp of summer today and Thursday.
A last gasp of summer today and Thursday.
Hurricane Sam sustains Category 4 storm status over Atlantic
Sam maintained its powerful Category 4 hurricane status into Tuesday afternoon with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Sam maintained its powerful Category 4 hurricane status into Tuesday afternoon with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Tuesday's forecast: Summer's back!
Wednesday's high could be in the mid 80s!
Wednesday's high could be in the mid 80s!
Sam downgraded to Category 3 hurricane in Atlantic
Hurricane Sam remained a powerful Category 3 storm in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday, but was centered well offshore from land.
Hurricane Sam remained a powerful Category 3 storm in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday, but was centered well offshore from land.
Hurricane Sam now a Category 4 storm; Teresa dwindling
Far from land, Hurricane Sam strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday.
Far from land, Hurricane Sam strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday.
Lawn care expert: Now is the time to prep your drought damaged lawn for next year
A lot of people have given up on their lawns for the season. But now is the perfect time to give your lawn a head start for next year.
A lot of people have given up on their lawns for the season. But now is the perfect time to give your lawn a head start for next year.
Friday's forecast: rain early, cooler and sunny this afternoon
The weekend will warm with temps Sunday in the 70s.
The weekend will warm with temps Sunday in the 70s.
Gradual improvement in Minnesota's drought continues
Some more beneficial rain over the last seven days continues to help the lakes, rivers, and soil recover from a near record dry summer.
Some more beneficial rain over the last seven days continues to help the lakes, rivers, and soil recover from a near record dry summer.
Fall-style temps arrive just in time for 1st official day of autumn
The first day of fall brought the first freeze to parts of northeastern Minnesota Wednesday.
The first day of fall brought the first freeze to parts of northeastern Minnesota Wednesday.
Wednesday's forecast: Plenty of sun, highs near 70
Chillier overnight with lows in the mid 40s.
Chillier overnight with lows in the mid 40s.
Rain totals: Cold front brings 1-3 inches to parts of Minnesota, including NW metro
Monday started out feeling like fall and by the afternoon it felt like fall thanks to a cold front, which also brought some decent rain and strong storms to parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Monday started out feeling like fall and by the afternoon it felt like fall thanks to a cold front, which also brought some decent rain and strong storms to parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Tuesday's forecast: Highs in the 60s with scattered clouds
More of the same Wednesday and Thursday.
More of the same Wednesday and Thursday.
White House unveils plan to combat ‘silent killer’ extreme heat
Under a plan announced Monday, the U.S. Departments of Labor and of Health and Human Services as well as other federal agencies are launching actions intended to reduce heat-related illness and protect public health.
Under a plan announced Monday, the U.S. Departments of Labor and of Health and Human Services as well as other federal agencies are launching actions intended to reduce heat-related illness and protect public health.
Why sirens didn't sound during Friday's tornadoes in south metro
Three EF0 tornadoes were confirmed in the southern Twin Cities metro early Friday morning, but many were left wondering the outdoor warning sirens never sounded. The answer to that question is far longer and more complicated than you may think.
Three EF0 tornadoes were confirmed in the southern Twin Cities metro early Friday morning, but many were left wondering the outdoor warning sirens never sounded. The answer to that question is far longer and more complicated than you may think.
Scattered storms to arrive in the Twin Cities around midday
Scattered rumbles arrive in the Twin Cities midday and will likely hang around through the afternoon and into the evening.
Scattered rumbles arrive in the Twin Cities midday and will likely hang around through the afternoon and into the evening.
4 tornadoes confirmed during storms on Friday
The National Weather Service has confirmed a third tornado touched down in Savage when storms hit the Twin Cities metro early Friday morning.
The National Weather Service has confirmed a third tornado touched down in Savage when storms hit the Twin Cities metro early Friday morning.