Evening storms track across Minnesota after near record-high 80s

Near record-high temps in the low 80s and higher dew points create hot and somewhat more humid conditions that will set the stage for possible storms Monday evening as a cold front rolls in from the west. Possible threats include damaging winds and large hail.

Minnesotans enjoy a bright, sunny and warm Easter Sunday in the metro
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It's been a tough year and a long winter in Minnesota. But Sunday, Easter turned out to be a wonderful day for those in the Twin Cities metro and beyond.

Firefighters across Minnesota battle brush fires as dry conditions continue
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Firefighters across Minnesota have dealt with grass and brush fires in recent days, as dry conditions have created a dangerous recipe for wildfires...

Ice out declared on Lake Minnetonka at 1:13 p.m. Tuesday

Boating season is officially underway on Lake Minnetonka as officials declared ice out at 1:13 p.m. Tuesday.

Lake Minnetonka Ice Out
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The Hennepin County Sheriff?s Office, in partnership with Freshwater, has declared Ice Out for Lake Minnetonka on March 30, 2021 at approximately 1:13 p.

Northwest Minnesota grass fire rages Monday afternoon
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A grass fire burned near Glacier Ridge National Wildlife Refuge Monday afternoon due to low humidity levels and strong winds. (Carl Jones/Twitter)

Minnesota DNR issues burn restrictions due to warmer, dry weather

As warm and dry weather continues to spread throughout the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued a burn restriction Wednesday for several counties across the state, including Hennepin County.

Smoke from brush fire fills the air in Rapid City, South Dakota
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Video from Rapid City, South Dakota shows smoke rising from a brush fire that prompted evacuations of part of the city Monday. (Courtesy: @wxcandyse on Twitter)

Flash flooding prompts rescue operations in Nashville; 4 dead

The National Weather Service said the downpour left Nashville with its second-largest two-day rainfall in the city’s history.

Tornado damage: Roofs ripped off, trees uprooted, 5 killed after severe weather slams South

Residents throughout the South are reeling after severe weather and tornadoes ripped across the region, killing at least five people and leaving behind widespread destruction.

Ice out on Lake Minnetonka could come earlier than usual this year

Many of Minnesota's 10,000 lakes are starting to see open water and that usually signals open season for thinking about spring.

Wet first half of week could bring more than inch of rain to many

After a very nice, albeit windy, weekend, we’re heading for a wet couple of days as our next storm moves in with plenty of early spring moisture.

Study: Summer could last for 6 months by century’s end

A new study revealed that summer could stick around for six months in the Northern hemisphere by 2100 if efforts to mitigate global warming don’t continue.

Fire weather watch issued for parts of northeastern Minnesota

The National Weather Service issued a fire weather watch for parts of northeast Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Warm spring ahead: NOAA predicts above-average temperatures across most of US

Saturday will officially mark the first day of spring, and according to NOAA’s new U.S. Spring Outlook, the season may end up feeling more like summer.