Air quality alert remains in effect for Minnesota, more smoke expected Sunday night
After a slight reprieve from the unprecedented poor air quality Sunday morning, more smoke is expected to move into Minnesota tonight.
After a slight reprieve from the unprecedented poor air quality Sunday morning, more smoke is expected to move into Minnesota tonight.
Poor air quality changes weekend plans across metro
The unprecedented smoky air from burning wildfires in Canada that has prompted an air quality alert in Minnesota had many businesses and public centers closing outdoor services.
The unprecedented smoky air from burning wildfires in Canada that has prompted an air quality alert in Minnesota had many businesses and public centers closing outdoor services.
Smoky air expected to linger in Minnesota until Tuesday, worsen over weekend
Smoky air isn't going anywhere this weekend as conditions are expected to worsen over the weekend with the alert lingering
Smoky air isn't going anywhere this weekend as conditions are expected to worsen over the weekend with the alert lingering
Face masks can help protect you from smoky air in Minnesota
As the air quality takes another dip this weekend in Minnesota, a pandemic tool could come in handy to combat the smoke.
As the air quality takes another dip this weekend in Minnesota, a pandemic tool could come in handy to combat the smoke.
Greenland ice melting event could cover Florida in 2 inches of water
This data comes as melting rates across the world, including Greenland, have accelerated in recent decades.
This data comes as melting rates across the world, including Greenland, have accelerated in recent decades.
Air quality advisory issued for western Wisconsin due to wildfire smoke
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality advisory for several counties in the western part of the state Friday as smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to linger over the area.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality advisory for several counties in the western part of the state Friday as smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to linger over the area.
Friday's forecast: The poor air quality continues
Highs in the low to mid 80s through most of the weekend.
Highs in the low to mid 80s through most of the weekend.
Twin Cities experiences one of the driest June-July combos on record
With less than 3 inches of rain falling at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport since June 1, it will now be the sixth driest June-July combo on record in the Twin Cities and the driest such period since our mega-drought year of 1988.
With less than 3 inches of rain falling at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport since June 1, it will now be the sixth driest June-July combo on record in the Twin Cities and the driest such period since our mega-drought year of 1988.
Thick smoke returns to Minnesota at least through Friday
Thick smoke will expand across central Minnesota Thursday morning as it pushes south today. There may be a break from the smoke in the evening before more moves back in off and on Friday and possibly through the weekend.
Thick smoke will expand across central Minnesota Thursday morning as it pushes south today. There may be a break from the smoke in the evening before more moves back in off and on Friday and possibly through the weekend.
Tornado damages houses, crops in western Wisconsin
A tornado and strong storms that rolled through western Wisconsin Wednesday night caused severe damage to some homes and knocking down crops.
A tornado and strong storms that rolled through western Wisconsin Wednesday night caused severe damage to some homes and knocking down crops.
So hot in Iowa even the corn is sweating, making for oppressive humidity levels
A phenomenon known as "corn sweat" is combining with a summertime heatwave in the Upper Midwest to make for some unbelievably humid conditions.
A phenomenon known as "corn sweat" is combining with a summertime heatwave in the Upper Midwest to make for some unbelievably humid conditions.
Thursday's forecast: Pleasant temps, hazy skies due to smoke from Canadian wildfires
The smoke should stick around for 24 hours. Weekend will see highs around the low to mid 80s.
The smoke should stick around for 24 hours. Weekend will see highs around the low to mid 80s.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of eastern Minnesota, western Wisconsin
Severe weather is expected for parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Wednesday evening.
Severe weather is expected for parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Wednesday evening.
Air quality alert issued for most of Minnesota until Friday
An air quality alert has been issued for nearly all of Minnesota from Wednesday to Friday due to Canadian wildfire smoke, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced.
An air quality alert has been issued for nearly all of Minnesota from Wednesday to Friday due to Canadian wildfire smoke, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced.
Heat wave set to intensify for many parts of Minnesota
An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul metro and much of central and southern Minnesota through 9 p.m. Wednesday.
An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul metro and much of central and southern Minnesota through 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Tuesday's forecast: Hot and muggy
Heat advisory in effect for Tuesday, Wednesday will be even hotter
Heat advisory in effect for Tuesday, Wednesday will be even hotter
Utah sandstorm causes 22-vehicle pileup, killing at least 8 people
A sandstorm in Utah led to a 22-vehicle pileup on Sunday, leaving at least eight people dead and several others seriously hurt.
A sandstorm in Utah led to a 22-vehicle pileup on Sunday, leaving at least eight people dead and several others seriously hurt.
Monday's forecast: Hot and muggy
The heat will build with temps near 100 possible on Wednesday.
The heat will build with temps near 100 possible on Wednesday.
Wildfire warning issued for 9 counties in Minnesota
The National Weather Service has issued a wildfire warning for areas of north-central and northeast Minnesota.
The National Weather Service has issued a wildfire warning for areas of north-central and northeast Minnesota.
Friday night rains either 'feast or famine'
In true summertime fashion, some areas of Minnesota & Wisconsin received some much needed moisture Friday night and early Saturday, but many others did not.
In true summertime fashion, some areas of Minnesota & Wisconsin received some much needed moisture Friday night and early Saturday, but many others did not.