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Mark Seeley on heavy rain, strong winds

Mark Seeley on heavy rain, strong winds

A strong, slow-moving low-pressure system brought high winds and heavy rains to many parts of Minnesota on Oct. 21. Many areas of the state reported over an inch of rainfall that day, and over 20 climate stations reported more than 2 inches.
by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Seeley

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More sogginess in October

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley for the latest on rain and snow in Minnesota — and a look back on the year so far in thunderstorms.
by Cathy Wurzer

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October snow: What’s the all-time daily damage?

In their weekly chat, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Mark Seeley about snow and other weather topics.
by Cathy Wurzer

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October is already off to a wet start

The wet weather didn’t stay behind in September. Some parts of the state saw three inches of rain this week, while others had their first snow of the season. 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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When to see fall colors in Minnesota this year

With recent cool temperatures, the DNR reports parts of northeastern Minnesota are already seeing 10 to 25 percent fall color change this week.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Can hail come before rain?

One MPR News listener wanted to know. The short answer? Yes, it can.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Wrapping up Minnesota’s most interesting weather so far this year

It’s only August, but 2019 has already seen a range of weather records and notable events—from the snowiest February in state history, to recent reports of rare grapefruit-sized hail (Clear Lake in July, and Delano in August).
by Cathy Wurzer

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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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