‘Average’ Atlantic hurricane season will bring more storms, 2021 no exception

After 2020’s record-breaking hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, it would be nice to catch a weather break in 2021 — but hurricane activity is showing no signs of slowing down.

‘Uncharted territory’: Atmospheric CO2 hits highest concentration ever recorded

The changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic caused emissions to drop by about 7% in 2020 compared to 2019, but the drop was too small and too short in duration to show up as a significant deviation to the upward trend of CO2.

Cold air spilling out of Alaska, Canada could bring below average temps to Minnesota next week
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It's only early April and some below average temperatures look more likely next week as cold air spills out of Alaska and Canada, which would spell another widespread freeze for much of Minnesota.

Evening storms track across Minnesota after near record-high 80s

Near record-high temps in the low 80s and higher dew points create hot and somewhat more humid conditions that will set the stage for possible storms Monday evening as a cold front rolls in from the west. Possible threats include damaging winds and large hail.

Minnesotans enjoy a bright, sunny and warm Easter Sunday in the metro
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It's been a tough year and a long winter in Minnesota. But Sunday, Easter turned out to be a wonderful day for those in the Twin Cities metro and beyond.

Firefighters across Minnesota battle brush fires as dry conditions continue
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Firefighters across Minnesota have dealt with grass and brush fires in recent days, as dry conditions have created a dangerous recipe for wildfires...

Ice out declared on Lake Minnetonka at 1:13 p.m. Tuesday

Boating season is officially underway on Lake Minnetonka as officials declared ice out at 1:13 p.m. Tuesday.

Lake Minnetonka Ice Out
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The Hennepin County Sheriff?s Office, in partnership with Freshwater, has declared Ice Out for Lake Minnetonka on March 30, 2021 at approximately 1:13 p.

Northwest Minnesota grass fire rages Monday afternoon
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A grass fire burned near Glacier Ridge National Wildlife Refuge Monday afternoon due to low humidity levels and strong winds. (Carl Jones/Twitter)

Minnesota DNR issues burn restrictions due to warmer, dry weather

As warm and dry weather continues to spread throughout the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued a burn restriction Wednesday for several counties across the state, including Hennepin County.

Smoke from brush fire fills the air in Rapid City, South Dakota
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Video from Rapid City, South Dakota shows smoke rising from a brush fire that prompted evacuations of part of the city Monday. (Courtesy: @wxcandyse on Twitter)

Flash flooding prompts rescue operations in Nashville; 4 dead

The National Weather Service said the downpour left Nashville with its second-largest two-day rainfall in the city’s history.

Tornado damage: Roofs ripped off, trees uprooted, 5 killed after severe weather slams South

Residents throughout the South are reeling after severe weather and tornadoes ripped across the region, killing at least five people and leaving behind widespread destruction.