Wednesday's forecast: Highs in the 80s with lower humidity
4th of July weekend should see highs in the low to mid 90s.
4th of July weekend should see highs in the low to mid 90s.
All-time record heat observed in the Pacific Northwest, Canada
Seattle, Portland and more than a dozen other cities in the Pacific Northwest set all-time record high AND low temperatures over the last couple of days. Not to be outdone by our neighbors to the north where Lytton, British Columbia, located roughly 100 miles north of the Washington border, set and all-time Canadian record high of 118 degrees Fahrenheit. That's right, that's the warmest temperature ever observed in Canada, since reliable records began back in the 1800s.
Seattle, Portland and more than a dozen other cities in the Pacific Northwest set all-time record high AND low temperatures over the last couple of days. Not to be outdone by our neighbors to the north where Lytton, British Columbia, located roughly 100 miles north of the Washington border, set and all-time Canadian record high of 118 degrees Fahrenheit. That's right, that's the warmest temperature ever observed in Canada, since reliable records began back in the 1800s.
Tuesday's forecast: Early rain, highs in the 80s
A drying trend will arrive with temps also rising into the long weekend.
A drying trend will arrive with temps also rising into the long weekend.
More rain rolls through parts of Minnesota, but will it be enough?
Several showers and storms developed early Monday afternoon, slowly moving east. At times the storms brought heavy rain, gusty winds and small hail as well as rumbles and lightning to parts of the state.
Several showers and storms developed early Monday afternoon, slowly moving east. At times the storms brought heavy rain, gusty winds and small hail as well as rumbles and lightning to parts of the state.
Stunning sunset with double rainbow seen after Midwest storm
A Missouri woman was treated to a beautiful sunset with a double rainbow.
A Missouri woman was treated to a beautiful sunset with a double rainbow.
Pacific Northwest heat wave shatters all-time records
A “heat dome” parked over the Pacific Northwest caused record-breaking temperatures and even disrupted the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.
A “heat dome” parked over the Pacific Northwest caused record-breaking temperatures and even disrupted the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.
Monday's forecast: Scattered showers with heavy rain possible this afternoon
Tuesday should see pockets of showers and thunderstorms as well
Tuesday should see pockets of showers and thunderstorms as well
Hurricane Enrique sweeps past Mexico’s southwestern coast
The first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season stayed just off Mexico’s southwestern coast Sunday.
The first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season stayed just off Mexico’s southwestern coast Sunday.
More rain, storm potential for Minnesota Sunday
As drought conditions continue to impact the state, more rain is expected in parts of Minnesota Sunday with some storms rolling through in the afternoon.
As drought conditions continue to impact the state, more rain is expected in parts of Minnesota Sunday with some storms rolling through in the afternoon.
Parts of Minnesota get much-needed rain on Saturday
While some areas got a nice soaking of much-needed rain on Saturday, the showers weren't a drought buster.
While some areas got a nice soaking of much-needed rain on Saturday, the showers weren't a drought buster.
Drought conditions continue to expand in Minnesota, 75% of state now in moderate drought
Minnesota's drought continues to grow with 75% of the state in a moderate drought with 14% now considered to be in severe drought conditions.
Minnesota's drought continues to grow with 75% of the state in a moderate drought with 14% now considered to be in severe drought conditions.
Thursday's forecast: Hear comes the heat and humidity
The southern part of the state could see some storms
The southern part of the state could see some storms
Saving your lawn during a drought
Saving your lawn during a drought is a tall task but not impossible.
Saving your lawn during a drought is a tall task but not impossible.
Wednesday's forecast: Hotter and muggier
Storms could roll through later tonight or early Thursday
Storms could roll through later tonight or early Thursday
Tuesday's forecast: Highs in the 70s with a lot of sunshine
Temps will continue to rise for the next few days, with storms possible late Thursday
Temps will continue to rise for the next few days, with storms possible late Thursday
Monday's forecast: Highs in the upper 60s
Temps will stay pleasant Tuesday before 90s return on Wednesday.
Temps will stay pleasant Tuesday before 90s return on Wednesday.
Heat wave could cause more cases of West Nile virus this year
While overall mosquito counts are down due to the dry weather, there has been a rise in Culex mosquitoes in the metro.
While overall mosquito counts are down due to the dry weather, there has been a rise in Culex mosquitoes in the metro.
After Sunday rain, Minnesota farmers hope for more but say some damage is already done
After days of dryness, Minnesota farmers were happy to see some showers on Sunday. But, they are still a long way off from normal.
After days of dryness, Minnesota farmers were happy to see some showers on Sunday. But, they are still a long way off from normal.
15-vehicle crash in storm-drenched Alabama kills 8 children in youth ranch van
The 15-vehicle crash happened Saturday in a curvy area of Interstate 65 "notorious" for hydroplaning. Eight of the victims were kids traveling in a youth ranch van.
The 15-vehicle crash happened Saturday in a curvy area of Interstate 65 "notorious" for hydroplaning. Eight of the victims were kids traveling in a youth ranch van.
Claudette moves through coastal states with life-threatening flash flooding
Rapidly changing conditions of Tropical Depression Claudette came as the storm was beginning to batter parts of Georgia and the Carolinas early Sunday.
Rapidly changing conditions of Tropical Depression Claudette came as the storm was beginning to batter parts of Georgia and the Carolinas early Sunday.