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Weather chats with Mark Seeley

Rain still coming in big doses

Rain still coming in big doses

Cathy Wurzer speaks with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley about more big rainfall amounts that came with storms earlier this week.

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Rainy September continues wet trend

Rainy September continues wet trend

Some parts of southern Minnesota have already received a month's worth of rain.

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A rainy, wet August for many Minnesotans

A rainy, wet August for many Minnesotans

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley about the month of August, which was wetter than average.

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Hot and wet August, and what to expect this fall

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley about a hot and wet August and what's to come this fall.

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Heavy rainfall amounts not uniform across state

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Kenny Blumenfeld, a senior climatologist at the DNR, about rainfall amounts this summer around Minnesota.

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Storms added to wet July

Storms added to wet July

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley about the month of July, which was about average in terms of temperatures but was wet in much of the state.

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Heat wave could set all-time record for electricity demand

This week's heat wave could set an all-time record for electricity demand, and burden the electrical infrastructure, as people set air conditioners on full blast.
by Jon Collins

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Executive: Power grid ready as heat wave looms

Power companies say the looming heat wave is expected to put a strain on the electric grid this week. But there will still be enough supply to to keep homes cool.
by Riham Feshir

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Records set in storm that hit central Minnesota

Records set in storm that hit central Minnesota

University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley also talks about a coming heat wave in the forecast with higher than average temperatures for the second half of July.

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Storms this week produced record rains, plenty of power trouble

Storms this week produced record rains, plenty of power trouble

Storms earlier this week caused some grief in the form of power outages and flooded streets.

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