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Weather and Climate News

Hot and humid weekend brings potential for severe storms

Hot and humid weekend brings potential for severe storms

Several rounds of thunderstorms are possible in the region from Friday night through Sunday. Some storms may be capable of damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado. It will also be rather steamy.
by Brandon Weatherz

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Another June soaker: Who saw the most rainfall?

Another June soaker: Who saw the most rainfall?

Another round of heavy June rain swept across Minnesota this week, bringing impressive totals to parts of the state. We’ll also take a closer look at the latest drought conditions report.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mainly dry Friday before a steamy, stormy first half of the weekend

Mainly dry Friday before a steamy, stormy first half of the weekend

Friday should be mostly dry with decreasing afternoon clouds. More storms are possible over the weekend, some could be strong to severe. It will also be humid. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Tornado watch until 8 p.m. for southeastern Minnesota

Tornado watch until 8 p.m. for southeastern Minnesota

Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue across southeastern Minnesota Thursday evening, with a tornado watch in effect until 8 p.m. Skies will gradually clear through the day on Friday, bringing dry conditions and some sunshine, though temperatures will remain below average.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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More rain Thursday before a dry Friday

More rain Thursday before a dry Friday

We’ll have another round of showers and thunder for Thursday that should wrap up by the evening. Friday will be mostly dry with decreasing clouds before a steamy and unsettled weekend.  
by Sven Sundgaard

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Flood watch through early Thursday with more rain coming

Flood watch through early Thursday with more rain coming

We get somewhat of a break this evening and overnight from heavy rain in the Twin Cities. More rain is on the way Thursday ahead of a steamy weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Where is Minnesota at for rainfall totals? The answer may surprise you

Where is Minnesota at for rainfall totals? The answer may surprise you

We have had frequent rain across the state in the month of June. But when MPR Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard went to look at the numbers, even he was surprised by our rainfall totals.
by Nina Moini, Sven Sundgaard and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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How hot is too hot for kids to play outside?

How hot is too hot for kids to play outside?

With heat indices over 100 degrees across much of the country, it's hot out there. But is it too hot for kids to be outside?
by Adam Bearne

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Significant rainfall for southern Minnesota Wednesday

Significant rainfall for southern Minnesota Wednesday

Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will be with us Wednesday into Thursday morning across southern Minnesota. The weekend will be very warm and humid with spotty thunder.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Soggy Wednesday, Thursday with heavy rain potential

Soggy Wednesday, Thursday with heavy rain potential

Hopefully you enjoyed a quiet, comfortable Tuesday. Muggy air and rain, thunder develop early Wednesday morning and we’ll have waves of moisture into Thursday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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