Ian Leonard explains Minnesota's 'unhealthy for all' air quality
Most of Minnesota was under an air quality alert Tuesday due to "unhealthy air for all" conditions caused by wildfires in Canada. FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard explains, and offers insight on when we might get some relief.
Most of Minnesota was under an air quality alert Tuesday due to "unhealthy air for all" conditions caused by wildfires in Canada. FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard explains, and offers insight on when we might get some relief.
Here are the new U.S. lightning capitals based on 2024 data
The latest annual lightning report reveals the latest lightning capitals across the U.S.
The latest annual lightning report reveals the latest lightning capitals across the U.S.
Air quality for Minnesota near record unhealthy levels due to wildfire smoke
It smells like a bonfire outside Tuesday due to another day of poor air quality caused by smoke from the wildfires in Canada.
It smells like a bonfire outside Tuesday due to another day of poor air quality caused by smoke from the wildfires in Canada.
MN weather: Tuesday forecast update
FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update on the Minnesota weather forecast for June 3, 2025. An air quality alert is in effect, with unhealthy air quality across Minnesota, including the Twin Cities.
FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update on the Minnesota weather forecast for June 3, 2025. An air quality alert is in effect, with unhealthy air quality across Minnesota, including the Twin Cities.
Cows frolic under double rainbow after storm
Cows at Haven Hills Farm in Minnesota frolic under a double rainbow after storms pushed through the state on June 2. Haven Hills Farm uses regenerative farming practices.
Cows at Haven Hills Farm in Minnesota frolic under a double rainbow after storms pushed through the state on June 2. Haven Hills Farm uses regenerative farming practices.
Twin Cities hit ?very unhealthy? air quality level
Wildfire smoke from Canada has created some of the poorest air quality in the Twin Cities metro within the past couple of decades. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on the story.
Wildfire smoke from Canada has created some of the poorest air quality in the Twin Cities metro within the past couple of decades. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on the story.
Air quality remains unhealthy from wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from Canada is causing poor air quality across much of Minnesota, with many people able to see and smell the smoke. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on the story.
Wildfire smoke from Canada is causing poor air quality across much of Minnesota, with many people able to see and smell the smoke. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on the story.
Minnesota weather: Rainy start Tuesday as wildfire smoke leads to poor air quality
A rainy morning gives way to a cloudy afternoon with lingering smoky skies and highs in the 60s.
A rainy morning gives way to a cloudy afternoon with lingering smoky skies and highs in the 60s.
MN weather: Rainy start, air quality alert Tuesday
Expect smoky rain across southern and central Minnesota through Tuesday afternoon, with highs in the mid-60s. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.
Expect smoky rain across southern and central Minnesota through Tuesday afternoon, with highs in the mid-60s. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.
Huge Sahara dust cloud to impact Florida, Louisiana, and more this week
A wide-reaching Sahara dust plume is sweeping across the Caribbean and expected to impact parts of the southern US this week. Here’s how it could affect health, skies, and hurricane season.
A wide-reaching Sahara dust plume is sweeping across the Caribbean and expected to impact parts of the southern US this week. Here’s how it could affect health, skies, and hurricane season.
Minnesota weather: Strong storms move out of Twin Cities into southern MN
Severe storms are pushing through western Minnesota, bringing strong winds, hail and frequent lightning.
Severe storms are pushing through western Minnesota, bringing strong winds, hail and frequent lightning.
MN weather: Storms move out of Twin Cities, track south
The severe storms are starting to move out of the Twin Cities and are track south and east.
The severe storms are starting to move out of the Twin Cities and are track south and east.
MN weather: Strong storms move through Twin Cities
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking strong storms going through the Twin Cities metro Monday night, with the greatest threat being strong winds and frequent lightning.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking strong storms going through the Twin Cities metro Monday night, with the greatest threat being strong winds and frequent lightning.
MN weather: Strong storms approaching Twin Cities metro
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking strong storms that are approaching the Twin Cities metro Monday night.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking strong storms that are approaching the Twin Cities metro Monday night.
Strong winds flip boat at Glenwood Marina on Lake Minnewaska
Strong thunderstorms are going through northwestern Minnesota Monday afternoon. Paul Strand caught video of strong winds flipping a boat over at Glenwood Marina on Lake Minnewaska.
Strong thunderstorms are going through northwestern Minnesota Monday afternoon. Paul Strand caught video of strong winds flipping a boat over at Glenwood Marina on Lake Minnewaska.
Severe storms hitting northwestern Minnesota
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking severe storms across northwestern Minnesota Monday afternoon that could impact the Twin Cities after dinner time.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking severe storms across northwestern Minnesota Monday afternoon that could impact the Twin Cities after dinner time.
NHC tracking first potential tropical system of 2025 off Florida's eastern coast
The National Hurricane Center is tracking the first area for potential tropical development for the 2025 season off Florida's eastern coast.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking the first area for potential tropical development for the 2025 season off Florida's eastern coast.
Air quality alert for Minnesota extended until Wednesday due to smoke
Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada will impact air quality in Minnesota Monday into Wednesday. Here's what to expect:
Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada will impact air quality in Minnesota Monday into Wednesday. Here's what to expect:
MN weather: Monday forecast update
FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler has the updated Monday afternoon forecast.
FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler has the updated Monday afternoon forecast.
Italy’s Mt. Etna erupts causing massive ash cloud, sends tourists fleeing
Mount Etna in Italy erupted on Monday, sending plumes of ash and smoke into the air as tourists fled from the area.
Mount Etna in Italy erupted on Monday, sending plumes of ash and smoke into the air as tourists fled from the area.



















