Weather and Climate News

White House dismisses authors of major climate report
The Trump administration dismissed all the scientists working on the next National Climate Assessment. The report is the most comprehensive source of information about climate change in the U.S.
So long April: A taste of summer arrives with the start of May
Our Wednesday features a mix of clouds and sun with highs in mid-60s to low 70s. Thursday brings scattered showers and a cooling trend, then summery weather takes over this weekend.
Tranquil Tuesday with cooler temperatures and clearing skies developing
Tranquil weather is on tap for your Tuesday, with cooler temperatures returning to slightly below seasonal levels in the upper 50s. Expect a cloudy start, followed by clearing skies as the day progresses. Winds will diminish into the afternoon hours.
Minnesota sees hail and possible tornado, but storms largely spare state
After one round of thunderstorms moved across Minnesota on Monday morning, a second, stronger round of storms brought hail, high winds, heavy rain, funnel clouds and reports of at least one tornado during the afternoon and evening.
Moderate risk of severe weather Monday for Minnesota
Monday brings a moderate risk of severe weather with a significant threat of tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain. Expect multiple rounds of storms as warm temperatures in the 70s and 80s combine with dewpoints in the 60s, creating favorable conditions for severe weather to develop throughout the day.
Severe weather expected Sunday night through Monday night
The first round of thunderstorms is expected to develop late Sunday night in the eastern Dakotas and western Minnesota, moving east-northeast toward dawn. Stronger waves of severe weather are likely to form Monday afternoon into the evening, with a risk of powerful tornadoes.