'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.

Walz, top lawmakers to push emergency financial aid for drought-plagued farmers

Gov. Tim Walz and a top lawmakers say they will support an emergency financial relief package for Minnesota farmers during a September special session.

MPCA extends air quality alert for northern Minnesota through Aug. 4

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency extended the current air quality alert until Wednesday, August 4, at 9 p.m. for the northern half of Minnesota. The air quality alert for the rest of Minnesota expired Tuesday.

NWS: Severe storms deemed 'destructive' will now trigger smartphone alert

Starting this week, your smartphone will now automatically get an emergency alert for the most severe thunderstorms with hail and high winds that could cause damage. 

Smoky haze gradually diminishing through midweek

The smoky atmosphere that has had Minnesotans coughing and wheezing over the last several days may finally be on its way out.