Weather and Climate News

Monday's muggy heat fuels severe weather risk
Prepare for unsettled weather on Monday as muggy, warm air fuels the development of strong to severe storms during the afternoon and evening hours. Cooler conditions will follow behind the cold front, with temperatures dropping back into the 70s.
Warmer temperatures for Father's Day; rain to the south
Warmer temperatures are in store for Father's Day, but cloudy skies are expected to linger throughout the day. Looking ahead to Monday, an enhanced risk of severe weather looms, with strong storms potentially sweeping through the region.
Showers building Saturday night; warmer Father's Day ahead
Warm but unsettled weather is in store for Father’s Day, with off-and-on showers likely throughout the day. Rain showers increase Saturday night. The best opportunity for stronger storms arrives Monday as temperatures climb back into the 80s.
Dry start to the weekend but rain returns tonight
Saturday brings cooler and drier conditions, but rain showers are expected to return later tonight. Warmer temperatures are on the way just in time for Father’s Day.
Heavy rain causes flooding in parts of western Minnesota
Storms dropped more than a half-foot of rain on parts of Minnesota late Thursday into Friday, causing flash flooding that washed out some roads.
Brief break in the rain, more showers expected this weekend
A slow-moving frontal boundary stalled over southern Minnesota has brought impressive rainfall totals across the region, soaking many areas with several inches of rain over the past 24 hours. A short-lived break in the rain is expected Friday afternoon with only isolated and spotty storm chances returning Friday night.
Smoke then soak: What's ahead in the forecast
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has once again triggered an air quality alert across parts of Minnesota. Our forecast calls for heavy rainfall, potentially washing some of the smoke out of the air.