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August 17, 2025 5:35 PM

Flood watch issued ahead of Sunday night rainfall

Heavy rain is expected to return late Sunday night, prompting a flood watch for portions of the state. Another round of showers and thunderstorms will move through the area, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall and possibly severe weather. Flash flooding, gusty winds, and localized downpours will be the main concerns heading into Monday.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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August 17, 2025 11:18 AM

Spain deploys 500 more troops to battle wildfires during extended heatwave

Spain is deploying 500 more soldiers to help battle wildfires that have ravaged parched woodlands during a prolonged heatwave, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.

by The Associated Press

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August 17, 2025 7:39 AM

Hurricane Erin downgraded to Category 3 storm

Heavy rain is still expected across the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, with rainfall of up to 8 inches in some areas.

by The Associated Press

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August 17, 2025 6:18 AM

Heavy rains and flash flooding drench parts of the state

Heavy rains continue to pour across the state, with rainfall amounts between 3-5 inches triggering flash flooding in several areas. More rain is expected later Sunday, some of which could be heavy and accompanied by gusty winds.

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August 16, 2025 5:12 PM

Persistent overnight rain could trigger flash flooding

As a frontal boundary stalls across the state, it will help fuel rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall expected. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are possible in some areas, raising concerns for flash flooding.

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August 16, 2025 7:34 AM

Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean

The first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, Erin ramped up from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in a mere 24 hours. By late Saturday morning, its maximum sustained winds more than doubled to 160 mph.

by The Associated Press

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August 16, 2025 6:52 AM

Stormy Saturday rolls in: rain soakers and morning gusts

Heavy rains soaked the region at daybreak, with rumbling skies and strong gusts sweeping through at times. After a brief lull in the action, another round of showers and thunderstorms is possible late Saturday night, mainly targeting the south metro and southern Minnesota.

by Mandy Thalhuber