Fred regains tropical storm strength as it heads to US

Fred has regained tropical storm status in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Depression Fred likely to strengthen as it tracks toward Florida

Tropical Depression Fred is heading for a drenching of Cuba and the Bahamas on a forecast track that would carry it toward south Florida as a tropical storm by Saturday.

Drought becoming worst Minnesota has seen since 1988

The statewide drought continues to worsen and is now at levels not seen in more than two decades.

How to see the Perseid meteor shower in Minnesota

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking right now, considered the best meteor shower of the year. 

Perseid meteors shoot across Minnesota sky
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FOX 9 photojournalist Greg Kellogg caught the Perseid meteor shower early Thursday morning. The Perseid meteor shower, which occurs from mid-July to late-August, is considered one of the best meteor showers because watchers can see more than 40 meteors an hour at its peak.

'Dangerous' heat forecast across many parts of US

“Dangerous” heat and humidity is expected Thursday in the U.S. Northwest, Northeast and central parts of the lower 48 states, forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Fred makes landfall in Dominican Republic

Tropical Storm Fred has made landfall in the Dominican Republic, with forecasters warning that heavy rains could cause dangerous flooding and mudslides there and in the neighboring country of Haiti.

Twin Cities see heavy rainfall Saturday morning

The Twin Cites got some much-needed rain Saturday morning, with Chanhassen seeing about .71" of rain and MSP Airport seeing about .44" by 8 a.m.

Gophers' F.A.M.I.L.Y. Day festivities canceled due to weather

The University of Minnesota Gopher football team announced that F.A.M.I.L.Y. Day festivities have been canceled Saturday due to weather.

Friday's forecast: Warm and humid
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The weekend will be "unsettled" with a level 2 risk of severe weather.

Storms expected Thursday evening around Twin Cities metro

Storms are expected to move through Minnesota in the evening hours on Thursday that could be strong at times, producing hail and wind.