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Weather chats with Mark Seeley

Climatologist Mark Seeley on the hottest month in recorded history

To round up what July 2019 looked like in Minnesota, MPR News guest host Phil Picardi talked with retired University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley.
by Phil Picardi

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This weather is putting a smile on everybody’s face

This beautiful, warmer-than-normal start to August is putting a smile on everybody’s face. But, it won’t last. Next week may prove to be wetter than normal. MPR’s Cathy Wurzer spoke to University of Minnesota professor emeritus Mark Seeley about this week in weather and answered listener climate questions.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Breaking down July’s sweltering heat and humidity

Last week’s heat wave saw some regions of the state reporting heat indexes of 110 degrees or more. Meanwhile, the wetter-than-average trend has continued.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Today will likely be the hottest-feeling day of the year

Hot and humid. Nay, infernal and steaming. Nay, extremely infernal and very boiling. The heat wave hitting the Midwest this week will likely make today the hottest-feeling day of the year with feels-like temperatures surpassing 110 degrees in some parts of the state.
by Cathy Wurzer

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It's about to get tropical in Minnesota

University of Minnesota Professor emeritus appropriately wore a tropical-themed shirt to his weekly weather chat with MPR's Cathy Wurzer. This coming week is going to get warm and wet.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Another wet week in Minnesota

Another wet week in Minnesota

Retired University of Minnesota meteorologist Mark Seeley discusses the wet weather trends with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A sweltering weekend ahead around the state

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer ran down the week in weather with retired University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Mark Seeley on thunderstorms and wet weather

Mark Seeley on thunderstorms and wet weather

Retired University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley talks to MPR's Phil Picardi about the storm this week that created severe thunderstorms and a tornado.
by Phil Picardi

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Seeley: It's the latest crop planting season in 40 years

Cool, soggy weather this spring is making it tough for Minnesota farmers to get seeds in the ground. Historically tough.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Think this spring has been wet? The entire past year just set a record

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the past 12 months (ending in April) have been the wettest in the U.S. since the agency began its tracking in 1895.
by Cathy Wurzer

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