Weather and Climate News

Latest fatal landslide in Alaska kills 1 and injures 3 in Ketchikan, a popular cruise ship stop
A landslide cut a path down a steep, thickly forested hillside and crashed into several homes in Ketchikan, Alaska, killing one person and injuring three in the latest such disaster to strike the mountainous region.
Excessive heat warning Monday with severe storms possible late
An excessive heat warning continues through 8 p.m. for southern Minnesota Monday. Severe storms are possible late Monday. Temperatures will cool throughout the week. 
Excessive heat doesn't stop fairgoers at the Great Minnesota Get-Together
The two on-site medical stations at the State Fair have boosted staffing in light of the riskier weather. As of Sunday afternoon, there was a slight increase in people seeking heat-related help at the stations.
Continued hot and muggy weather. Severe weather possible on Monday.
High temperatures in the low 90s with 70-degree dew points to start the week. Strong to severe thunderstorms for central and southern Minnesota late Monday into early Tuesday.
For Minnesotans hit hard by flooding, 1 month remains to apply for federal aid
As of Saturday, $6.8 million has been approved for 1,400 Minnesota residents, according to FEMA. Recovery centers are open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will temporarily close for Labor Day on Sept. 2.
Dangerously hot and humid Sunday. Severe weather expected for Monday
Incredibly hot and humid conditions Sunday through Monday. Highs in the low 90s coupled with dew points in the 70s means heat indices topping 100 degrees. A cold front moves through on Monday, sparking some strong to severe storms.