St. Paul, Minneapolis impose watering schedules and restrictions
Several cities in the Twin Cities metro, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, have imposed watering schedules and restrictions and are encouraging residents to conserve water amid the ongoing drought.
Several cities in the Twin Cities metro, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, have imposed watering schedules and restrictions and are encouraging residents to conserve water amid the ongoing drought.
Wednesday's forecast: Hazy with an air quality alert
If possible limit outdoor activities until tomorrow.
If possible limit outdoor activities until tomorrow.
Air Quality Alert issued in Minnesota due to wildfires
Smelling smoke? You're not alone. Smoke that has been streaming in from wildfires in Canada over the last couple of weeks has now made it down to ground level in Minnesota.
Smelling smoke? You're not alone. Smoke that has been streaming in from wildfires in Canada over the last couple of weeks has now made it down to ground level in Minnesota.
Tuesday's forecast: Hot with a lot of haze from Canadian wildfires
Storms possible this afternoon.
Storms possible this afternoon.
Minnesota cities ask residents to conserve water amid drought
As Minnesota faces a drought, some cities have urged residents to conserve water.
As Minnesota faces a drought, some cities have urged residents to conserve water.
Europe flooding: Death toll reaches 180; Merkel tours aftermath
The death toll from flooding in Western Europe has climbed above 180.
The death toll from flooding in Western Europe has climbed above 180.
Death toll tops 160 as European floodwater recedes
The death toll from disastrous flooding in Western Europe has risen above 160 as rescue workers toil to clear up the devastation revealed by receding water and prevent further damage.
The death toll from disastrous flooding in Western Europe has risen above 160 as rescue workers toil to clear up the devastation revealed by receding water and prevent further damage.
Heat wave 2021: Dangerous temperatures to again scorch northwestern US
The heat will bring triple-digit temperatures to many areas not accustomed to it, and officials are sounding the alarm to take additional precautions if necessary to stay safe and hydrated.
The heat will bring triple-digit temperatures to many areas not accustomed to it, and officials are sounding the alarm to take additional precautions if necessary to stay safe and hydrated.
Minneapolis encourages water conservation amid drought, no restrictions yet
The City of Minneapolis is encouraging residents and businesses to follow water conservation practices amid the drought, but is not putting water restrictions in place yet.
The City of Minneapolis is encouraging residents and businesses to follow water conservation practices amid the drought, but is not putting water restrictions in place yet.
Minnesota reaches 'drought warning' phase, 52% of state experiencing severe drought
With 52% of Minnesota experiencing a severe drought, the state is now in the ‘drought warning phase’ of the statewide drought plan, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
With 52% of Minnesota experiencing a severe drought, the state is now in the ‘drought warning phase’ of the statewide drought plan, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
European floods leave more than 120 dead; rescues underway
Rescue operations are underway after flooding left more than 100 people dead in parts of Germany and Belgium.
Rescue operations are underway after flooding left more than 100 people dead in parts of Germany and Belgium.
Air quality alert extended for parts of northern Minnesota due to lingering wildfire smoke
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency extended its air quality alert for parts of northern Minnesota through Saturday due to smoke from wildfires up north and in Canada.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency extended its air quality alert for parts of northern Minnesota through Saturday due to smoke from wildfires up north and in Canada.
Friday's forecast: Season with plenty of sun
Temps will remain seasonable with no rain is the forecast.
Temps will remain seasonable with no rain is the forecast.
Tips to help your lawn make it through the drought
With the rain deficit facing Minnesota, it’s been a battle to keep lawns alive this year.
With the rain deficit facing Minnesota, it’s been a battle to keep lawns alive this year.
Drought intensifying in Minnesota
The latest drought monitor is out, and all signs are pointing to a severe and extreme drought for Minnesota.
The latest drought monitor is out, and all signs are pointing to a severe and extreme drought for Minnesota.
At least 12 tornadoes reported in Iowa Wednesday
There were over 40 reports of tornadoes in Iowa Wednesday, with at least 12 of them confirmed tornadoes, the National Weather Service reported.
There were over 40 reports of tornadoes in Iowa Wednesday, with at least 12 of them confirmed tornadoes, the National Weather Service reported.
Rain totals: Heavy downpours in northwest metro drop up to 3 inches of rain
Most areas of the Twin Cities metro saw less than 0.5 inches of rain Wednesday, but a series of heavy downpours across the northwest side of town soaked that area with 1.5-3 inches of rain.
Most areas of the Twin Cities metro saw less than 0.5 inches of rain Wednesday, but a series of heavy downpours across the northwest side of town soaked that area with 1.5-3 inches of rain.
1,600+ wildfires in Minnesota in 2021 so far, exceeds average yearly total
Despite recent rain, drought conditions persist in northern Minnesota, where crews are battling wildfires.
Despite recent rain, drought conditions persist in northern Minnesota, where crews are battling wildfires.
Widespread rain continues for Twin Cities as severe weather chances diminish
Widespread rain and weak rumbling storms continue Wednesday afternoon for the Twin Cities metro and much of southern Minnesota, but the severe weather chances for the area have greatly diminished.
Widespread rain and weak rumbling storms continue Wednesday afternoon for the Twin Cities metro and much of southern Minnesota, but the severe weather chances for the area have greatly diminished.
The American West is baking and burning: The numbers tell us why
The American West is baking, burning and drying in intertwined extreme weather. Four sets of numbers explain how bad it is now, while several others explain why it got this bad.
The American West is baking, burning and drying in intertwined extreme weather. Four sets of numbers explain how bad it is now, while several others explain why it got this bad.