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Weather and Climate News

Sunshine on Sunday morning, mild weather ahead

Sunshine on Sunday morning, mild weather ahead

For Saturday evening, the skies stay clear and temperatures drop to 37 in the Twin Cities. Southern Minnesota can expect middle 30s. In northern Minnesota, expect upper 20s to low 30s. It’s the coolest night we will see for a while as the forecast ahead is very mild. 
by MPR News Staff

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A beautiful spring day for the metro

You know that old saying about April showers, that one rings true with this week’s forecast. So when there is blue sky above, take advantage of the sunshine.
by MPR News Staff

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Slow-motion spring so far; warmer air likely in 1 to 2 weeks

Slow-motion spring so far; warmer air likely in 1 to 2 weeks

April temperatures are running close to normal so far this month, but warmer air looks likely in the next two weeks.
by Paul Huttner

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Cooler and windy Friday with lingering showers

Cooler and windy Friday with lingering showers

Friday will be cooler and windy with lingering shower chances. The weekend will be brighter but slightly cooler than normal.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Writer turned citizen scientist offers tips on living lightly to reduce your carbon footprint

Writer turned citizen scientist offers tips on living lightly to reduce your carbon footprint

Tamara Dean, author of “Shelter and Storm: At Home in the Driftless,” talks to MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner about climate change and rethinking the lifestyle choices we make to lower our carbon footprint but still live productive lives.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Severe weather potential includes Twin Cities

Severe weather potential includes Twin Cities

Dewpoints rising into the 50s and 60s along a warm front across southern Minnesota will help set the stage for severe weather Thursday afternoon and evening. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop, bringing the potential for heavy rain, damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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