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.
Wednesday's forecast: Wet!
The metro will see rain, but the severe weather is sliding to southern Minnesota.
The metro will see rain, but the severe weather is sliding to southern Minnesota.
Air quality alert expanded in northern Minnesota due to Canadian wildfire smoke
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency expanded its air quality alert for northern Minnesota as smoke from wildfires in Canada moves into the area.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency expanded its air quality alert for northern Minnesota as smoke from wildfires in Canada moves into the area.
Tuesday's forecast: Sunny with highs in the upper 80s
Severe storms could develop tomorrow afternoon
Severe storms could develop tomorrow afternoon
Smoke from Canadian wildfires creates thick haze in Minnesota
Smoke from wildfires in Ontario, Canada created a thick haze in Minnesota that will persist through Monday.
Smoke from wildfires in Ontario, Canada created a thick haze in Minnesota that will persist through Monday.
Hot, dry summer spells devastation for Minnesota farmers
This hot and dry summer has been devastating for Minnesota farmers, but meteorologists warn it is more than just a single-year trend.
This hot and dry summer has been devastating for Minnesota farmers, but meteorologists warn it is more than just a single-year trend.
Death Valley reaches 130 degrees; US West grapples with heat wave, drought
California's Death Valley has long been known as one of the hottest places on Earth. And the temperature climbed to an incredible 130 degrees in the northern Mojave desert all three days this past weekend.
California's Death Valley has long been known as one of the hottest places on Earth. And the temperature climbed to an incredible 130 degrees in the northern Mojave desert all three days this past weekend.
Excessive heat blankets the West as several wildfires rage
Several cities in the region are hitting record or near-record high temps as firefighters struggle to contain several wildfires that continue to grow in size.
Several cities in the region are hitting record or near-record high temps as firefighters struggle to contain several wildfires that continue to grow in size.
Death Valley temperature hit 130 degrees, close to world record
If verified, the 130 degree Fahrenheit temperature would be among the hottest ever measured on the planet.
If verified, the 130 degree Fahrenheit temperature would be among the hottest ever measured on the planet.