Weather and Climate News

Authorities say Stewart Trail Fire near Two Harbors is fully contained; Highway 61 reopens
Authorities say the destructive Stewart Trail wildfire northeast of Two Harbors is now fully contained. Wildland firefighting crews on the North Shore have been aided by cooler, more humid weather and light rain.
Cool, windy Tuesday with a few showers
We’ll see cooler than normal temperatures today behind the system of the last two days. It’ll also be windy with some lingering showers. Brighter and warmer conditions will return.
More rainfall on the way Monday night; cooler temperatures to follow
Another round of showers and storms for Monday night wrapping up by Tuesday morning. Cooler weather to follow for midweek, with rain chances increasing toward the holiday weekend.
More showers, storms to develop Monday followed by cooler weather
We’ll see more showers and storms develop later Monday into Monday night. Cooler weather follows the system midweek. Warmer, unsettled weather returns for the holiday weekend.
Tornado watch issued for southern Minnesota; severe weather threat in southern Minnesota
A tornado watch is in effect for southwestern and southern Minnesota Sunday night as conditions remain favorable for severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes.
Stewart Trail Fire near Two Harbors now 62 percent contained; at least 30 buildings burned
The Minnesota Incident Command Center reported late Sunday that the Stewart Trail wildfire burning north east of Two Harbors along Lake Superior’s North Shore is now 62 percent contained, but officials say there is still concern.
Sunday storm threat; severe weather potential Sunday and Monday
After a warm and quiet stretch, the weather pattern is turning much more active across Minnesota Sunday with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through Monday.
Multiple rounds of strong storms expected Sunday and Monday
After a warm and dry stretch, the weather pattern is set to become much more active heading into Sunday and Monday, bringing multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms along with the potential for severe weather across the region.