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Air quality concerns, rain returns

Air quality concerns, rain returns

An air quality alert remains in effect across much of Minnesota through Sunday evening as elevated ground-level ozone levels create unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups. Beyond the air quality concerns, rain chances return late Sunday into Monday before summer heat and humidity arrive in full force by the middle of next week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mild weekend, stormy next week

Mild weekend, stormy next week

Storms are possible Friday. A severe thunderstorm watch is posted across much of central and southern Minnesota until 11 p.m. The weekend looks lovely. More rain arrives Monday with strong or severe storms Wednesday.
by Ben Cathey

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A whiff of weather, can you smell the rain? Science says yes

A whiff of weather, can you smell the rain? Science says yes

Have you ever stepped outside after a summer rain and immediately thought, “Wow, it smells amazing out here!” That earthy, fresh, almost nostalgic scent has a name: petrichor.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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More spotty storms Friday then a warm, mostly dry weekend

More spotty storms Friday then a warm, mostly dry weekend

Look for more spotty thunderstorms Friday with a mix of clouds and sun. The weekend will be mainly dry and very warm. More stormy and hot weather is on tap for next week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Severe storm potential Thursday and Friday

Severe storm potential Thursday and Friday

Humidity is remarkably higher as of late morning Thursday, compared to the same time the day before. Central Minnesota is the most prone for wind damage Thursday. This rolls out of here by early Friday morning. Onto the weekend, friends! We made it!
by Ben Cathey

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Drought conditions worsen across Minnesota

Drought conditions worsen across Minnesota

Minnesota's drought situation took another step in the wrong direction this week, with the latest drought monitor showing expanding dry conditions and the expanding of severe drought in southwestern Minnesota.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Spotty to scattered rain, thunder chances through Friday

Spotty to scattered rain, thunder chances through Friday

We’ll have some additional chances at spotty to scattered shower and thunderstorm development through Friday. The weekend is shaping up to be mainly dry and very warm.
by Sven Sundgaard

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