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Weather and Climate News

After power outages from storms, expert says it’s time to upgrade our systems

After power outages from storms, expert says it’s time to upgrade our systems

University of Minnesota professor Gabriel Chan said investments are needed to address aging power lines, intensifying climate change that could lead to more severe weather and new demands on power grids from technology like solar panels.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Twin Cities severe storm warning ends as line moves into Wisconsin

Twin Cities severe storm warning ends as line moves into Wisconsin

Thunderstorm and tornado warnings around the Twin Cities have expired as the line of storms moves east into Wisconsin. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in place until 9 p.m.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Severe thunderstorm warning until 5:15 p.m. includes Twin Cities

Severe thunderstorm warning until 5:15 p.m. includes Twin Cities

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for portions of Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, Anoka, Carver and Ramsey counties.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Twin Cities risk level rises for severe weather Thursday

Twin Cities risk level rises for severe weather Thursday

The national Storm Prediction Center has raised its severe weather risk Thursday from “slight” to “enhanced” for the Twin Cities region and parts of central and southern Minnesota. A severe thunderstorm watch is posted now from the Iowa border to Canada.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Warm, humid Thursday with strong to severe storms

Warm, humid Thursday with strong to severe storms

The second cold front of the week will push warm, humid air ahead of it and touch off strong to severe storms later Thursday. Behind it will flow comfortable, cooler air for Friday.  
by Sven Sundgaard

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Utility crews continue work to restore power to thousands of Minnesotans in wake of storms

Utility crews continue work to restore power to thousands of Minnesotans in wake of storms

Utility crews were back out Wednesday across the Twin Cities and surrounding areas of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Thousands of homes and businesses remained without power in the wake of storms earlier in the week.
by MPR News Staff

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Nice, quiet Wednesday before more rain and thunder Thursday

Nice, quiet Wednesday before more rain and thunder Thursday

Enjoy a mostly dry, quiet day Wednesday. More rain and thunder is on the way Thursday ahead of another cool front. Friday into the weekend looks sun-filled and dry. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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