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.
Air quality alert for Minnesota again on Monday due to smoke from Canada wildfires
Another air quality alert is in effect for Minnesota on Monday due to smoke from wildfires burning in Canada. Here's what you need to know.
Another air quality alert is in effect for Minnesota on Monday due to smoke from wildfires burning in Canada. Here's what you need to know.
MN weather: Hot, hazy and breezy with some possible late day/evening storms
A hot day is in the forecast for Minnesota on Monday, with the potential for some later day storms. Meanwhile, an air quality alert is in effect for the state due to wildfire smoke from Canada.
A hot day is in the forecast for Minnesota on Monday, with the potential for some later day storms. Meanwhile, an air quality alert is in effect for the state due to wildfire smoke from Canada.
MN weather: Air quality alert, storms possible
Another air quality alert is in place across Minnesota because of the wildfire smoke from Canada, but smoke will start to move out as a westerly flow kicks in. A cold front will push through the state late Monday, which could fire up isolated to widely scattered storms during the late day and evening hours in western Minnesota. FOX 9's Cody Matz has your forecast.
Another air quality alert is in place across Minnesota because of the wildfire smoke from Canada, but smoke will start to move out as a westerly flow kicks in. A cold front will push through the state late Monday, which could fire up isolated to widely scattered storms during the late day and evening hours in western Minnesota. FOX 9's Cody Matz has your forecast.
Northern Lights in MN: Wildfire smoke could make the aurora difficult to see
The aurora could be visible and vibrant Sunday night but haze from wildfire smoke might make it difficult to see in Minnesota. Here's what you need to know.
The aurora could be visible and vibrant Sunday night but haze from wildfire smoke might make it difficult to see in Minnesota. Here's what you need to know.
Western half of MN under red air quality alert from Canada wildfire smoke
Unhealthy smoke concentrations in Minnesota have shifted to the western part of the state while the air quality alert remains in place.
Unhealthy smoke concentrations in Minnesota have shifted to the western part of the state while the air quality alert remains in place.
MN pollution control leader explains wildfire smoke
Wildfires in Canada are causing smoke to pour into Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued air quality alerts this weekend through 6 p.m. Monday, June 2. Some parts of northern and western Minnesota are dealing with bad air quality that is considered unhealthy for everyone. Closer to metro, there?s still a concern for sensitive groups. Matt Taraldsen, supervisor of the MPCA's team of meteorologists, shares what the agency is watching for and when the public should rely on more than the ?smell test.?
Wildfires in Canada are causing smoke to pour into Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued air quality alerts this weekend through 6 p.m. Monday, June 2. Some parts of northern and western Minnesota are dealing with bad air quality that is considered unhealthy for everyone. Closer to metro, there?s still a concern for sensitive groups. Matt Taraldsen, supervisor of the MPCA's team of meteorologists, shares what the agency is watching for and when the public should rely on more than the ?smell test.?
Why summer should actually begin on June 1
The calendar says summer begins June 20 with the summer solstice, but "meteorological" or "climatological" summer starts three weeks earlier.
The calendar says summer begins June 20 with the summer solstice, but "meteorological" or "climatological" summer starts three weeks earlier.
Freckle-like sunspots visible, Northern Lights tonight
Wildfire smoke is acting as a sun filter, making cool and dark regions on the sun's surface more visible. These freckle-like sunspots are also creating opportunities to view the Northern Lights on Sunday night, but the hazy air could obstruct the view.
Wildfire smoke is acting as a sun filter, making cool and dark regions on the sun's surface more visible. These freckle-like sunspots are also creating opportunities to view the Northern Lights on Sunday night, but the hazy air could obstruct the view.
Minnesota weather: Warm and hazy Sunday, air quality alert continues
Temperatures will rise on Sunday as air quality alerts from wildfire smoke remain in place. Monday is expected to clear up with the arrival of a cold front and scattered showers.
Temperatures will rise on Sunday as air quality alerts from wildfire smoke remain in place. Monday is expected to clear up with the arrival of a cold front and scattered showers.
MN weather: Warm and hazy Sunday, air quality alert remains
Smoke concerns are keeping Minnesota's air quality alert in place as temperatures are expected to rise on Sunday. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the full forecast.
Smoke concerns are keeping Minnesota's air quality alert in place as temperatures are expected to rise on Sunday. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the full forecast.
Cuts to FEMA could hurt hurricane recovery process
After cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), experts have concerns amid the upcoming hurricane season.
After cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), experts have concerns amid the upcoming hurricane season.
MN weather: Air quality alert this weekend as smoke from Canada wildfires enters state
Minnesota remains under an air quality alert, with smoke from wildfires in Canada spreading across the entire state this weekend.
Minnesota remains under an air quality alert, with smoke from wildfires in Canada spreading across the entire state this weekend.
Minnesota weather: Warm and hazy weekend ahead
A smoky sky can be expected, with some smoke reaching down to the surface. This will lead to periods of poor air quality that should be monitored.
A smoky sky can be expected, with some smoke reaching down to the surface. This will lead to periods of poor air quality that should be monitored.
MN weather: Smoky, warm and hazy weekend
It's looking hot and hazy this weekend with light winds and smoky conditions. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full story.
It's looking hot and hazy this weekend with light winds and smoky conditions. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full story.
MN weather: Canada wildfires prompt air quality alerts for Minnesota
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota on Friday due to the heavy wildfire smoke in Canada moving into the upper Midwest.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota on Friday due to the heavy wildfire smoke in Canada moving into the upper Midwest.
MN weather: Air quality alerts, warm weekend
FOX 9's Keith Marler gives an update on the Minnesota weather forecast, which includes a warm weekend.
FOX 9's Keith Marler gives an update on the Minnesota weather forecast, which includes a warm weekend.
MN air quality, heat alerts in place this weekend
State officials and local meteorologists are warning the public about air quality alerts that are likely to be in place this weekend as temperatures reach potentially hazardous highs. Smoke and hot spots from wildfires in Canada are also having an impact.
State officials and local meteorologists are warning the public about air quality alerts that are likely to be in place this weekend as temperatures reach potentially hazardous highs. Smoke and hot spots from wildfires in Canada are also having an impact.
Canadian wildfires impacting MN air quality
Wildfires burning in Canada are expected to impact the air quality in Minnesota and the upper Midwest over the next several days. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on the story.
Wildfires burning in Canada are expected to impact the air quality in Minnesota and the upper Midwest over the next several days. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on the story.