Early September chill has some Minnesotans turning on the heat

Early September chill has some Minnesotans turning on the heat

A recent early September chill had some Minnesotans reaching for the thermostat, even if they're not completely willing to admit it.

A recent early September chill had some Minnesotans reaching for the thermostat, even if they're not completely willing to admit it.

Wednesday's forecast: Chilly!
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Wednesday's forecast: Chilly!

Frost could be coming overnight, so cover up your plants. A warming trend starts Thursday.

Frost could be coming overnight, so cover up your plants. A warming trend starts Thursday.

Twin Cities, St. Cloud and Eau Claire set new record cold high temperatures Tuesday

Twin Cities, St. Cloud and Eau Claire set new record cold high temperatures Tuesday

Have you turned your heat on yet? The National Weather Service says record cold high temperatures were set in the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Minnesota and Eau Claire, Wisconsin Tuesday with more records possible Wednesday. 

Have you turned your heat on yet? The National Weather Service says record cold high temperatures were set in the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Minnesota and Eau Claire, Wisconsin Tuesday with more records possible Wednesday. 

Dramatic photos: California residents wake up to raining ash and smoke-filled skies

Dramatic photos: California residents wake up to raining ash and smoke-filled skies

Others around the Bay Area also documented hazy horizons, red suns and gray skies -- all the result of the raging wildfires burning around California, which as of this week had scorched a record-setting 2.3 million acres of earth.

Others around the Bay Area also documented hazy horizons, red suns and gray skies -- all the result of the raging wildfires burning around California, which as of this week had scorched a record-setting 2.3 million acres of earth.

Are cats happier outside? An animal behaviorist takes on the furry debate
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Are cats happier outside? An animal behaviorist takes on the furry debate

It's a cool debate this time of year... should you keep your favorite outdoor cat outside for the winter? And are they happier outside? Liv Hagen from the Animal Humane Society joined the Buzz with some answers.

It's a cool debate this time of year... should you keep your favorite outdoor cat outside for the winter? And are they happier outside? Liv Hagen from the Animal Humane Society joined the Buzz with some answers.

An eerie phenomenon: Wildfires cause sun, moon to glow red in Arizona

An eerie phenomenon: Wildfires cause sun, moon to glow red in Arizona

According to local meteorologists, the red hues are due to wildfire smoke blowing into the state, which has caused hazy skies and a red tint to the moon and sun.

According to local meteorologists, the red hues are due to wildfire smoke blowing into the state, which has caused hazy skies and a red tint to the moon and sun.

Snow slams Colorado, West day after record breaking heat

Snow slams Colorado, West day after record breaking heat

The sharp change from summer to winter-like conditions was one of the most noticeable weather shifts to those who live in Colorado.

The sharp change from summer to winter-like conditions was one of the most noticeable weather shifts to those who live in Colorado.

Washington 'firestorm' destroys 80% of small town as wildfires rage in Pacific Northwest

Washington 'firestorm' destroys 80% of small town as wildfires rage in Pacific Northwest

Nearly every structure in a small town in eastern Washington state was destroyed in a raging wildfire on Monday as weather conditions have allowed blazes to grow across the Pacific Northwest.

Nearly every structure in a small town in eastern Washington state was destroyed in a raging wildfire on Monday as weather conditions have allowed blazes to grow across the Pacific Northwest.

2 tropical storms: Rene becomes earliest ‘R’ named storm on record in Atlantic after Paulette forms

2 tropical storms: Rene becomes earliest ‘R’ named storm on record in Atlantic after Paulette forms

The two tropical storms formed Monday. Rene is the earliest 17th named “R” storm in a record-setting hurricane season, breaking the previous record of Rita, which formed Sept. 18, 2005.

The two tropical storms formed Monday. Rene is the earliest 17th named “R” storm in a record-setting hurricane season, breaking the previous record of Rita, which formed Sept. 18, 2005.

Record heat today, winter storm tomorrow: Rollercoaster of weather to hit Colorado, West

Record heat today, winter storm tomorrow: Rollercoaster of weather to hit Colorado, West

Record-breaking heat will soon be replaced wintry cold temperatures, as a blast of strong winds and cold air move into sections of the state and other parts of the West.

Record-breaking heat will soon be replaced wintry cold temperatures, as a blast of strong winds and cold air move into sections of the state and other parts of the West.

Strong storms roll through southern Minnesota overnight

Strong storms roll through southern Minnesota overnight

Strong to severe thunderstorms passed through southern Minnesota overnight, leaving behind some hail and wind damage.

Strong to severe thunderstorms passed through southern Minnesota overnight, leaving behind some hail and wind damage.

Friday's forecast: Calm and pleasant
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Friday's forecast: Calm and pleasant

The "last weekend of summer" should be a nice one. Some thunderstorms possible late Saturday/early Sunday

The "last weekend of summer" should be a nice one. Some thunderstorms possible late Saturday/early Sunday