‘Heat dome’ to bring scorching temps to most of US
Get ready for another heat wave. This time, it will impact most of the lower 48 states — placing some areas under extreme drought conditions and in jeopardy of breaking more records.
Get ready for another heat wave. This time, it will impact most of the lower 48 states — placing some areas under extreme drought conditions and in jeopardy of breaking more records.
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Philippines
The Philippines was struck by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The Philippines was struck by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Friday's forecast: HOT!
Some storms possible overnight. The weekend looks to be much less humid.
Some storms possible overnight. The weekend looks to be much less humid.
Meals on Wheels will do safety checks as hot weather becomes dangerous for seniors
Aside from deliver meals to seniors, Meals on Wheels workers will also be taking steps to make sure their clients are safe during the impending heat wave.
Aside from deliver meals to seniors, Meals on Wheels workers will also be taking steps to make sure their clients are safe during the impending heat wave.
Meals on Wheels will do safety checks as hot weather becomes dangerous for seniors
It's going to feel like a sauna outside this weekend and for people without air conditioning that could be nearly unbearable. That's why a local nonprofit will do more than just delivering meals to seniors in need.
It's going to feel like a sauna outside this weekend and for people without air conditioning that could be nearly unbearable. That's why a local nonprofit will do more than just delivering meals to seniors in need.
Twin Cities experiencing one of driest summer stretches in decades
The Twin Cities is now more than 5 inches below average for rainfall just since June 1 when the summer months began, making it one of the driest summer stretches on record.
The Twin Cities is now more than 5 inches below average for rainfall just since June 1 when the summer months began, making it one of the driest summer stretches on record.
Drought causing problems across Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz will get a firsthand look Thursday at drought conditions in northern Minnesota.
Gov. Tim Walz will get a firsthand look Thursday at drought conditions in northern Minnesota.
Thursday's forecast: Hot, but the air quality will improve
There is a chance for some scattered rain tonight. Friday will be hot!
There is a chance for some scattered rain tonight. Friday will be hot!
Minneapolis Aquatennial, other events plan for extreme heat this weekend
The Torchlight Parade and many other outdoor events are returning to downtown Minneapolis. But, organizers say that during the Aquatennial, it will be extra important for people to stay cool and hydrated.
The Torchlight Parade and many other outdoor events are returning to downtown Minneapolis. But, organizers say that during the Aquatennial, it will be extra important for people to stay cool and hydrated.
Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault
Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault.
Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault.
Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault
Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault.
Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault.
Smoky air in Minnesota can bring some health impacts, doctors warn
With Minnesota seeing some poor air quality due to Canadian wildfires, doctors say you should stay aware of how you're feeling.
With Minnesota seeing some poor air quality due to Canadian wildfires, doctors say you should stay aware of how you're feeling.
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.