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Weather chats with Mark Seeley

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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Recent storms brought grapefruit-sized hail to Minnesota

Recent storms brought grapefruit-sized hail to Minnesota

University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley says this Saturday could bring severe weather to the state.

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Big storms rumbled through with heavy rains in Minnesota

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley about the storms that brought in tornadoes in Minnesota, along the rainfall of 2-4 inches. Seeley also says a wet pattern could be dominant through the summer for the state.

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Prepare for heat, humidity after recent frosts in northern Minnesota

Prepare for heat, humidity after recent frosts in northern Minnesota

University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley discusses how common it is to have frost in northern Minnesota in June.

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Weather forecast mixed for Memorial Day weekend

Weather forecast mixed for Memorial Day weekend

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley about recent rains that have reversed a dry period for much of Minnesota.

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