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Weather and Climate News

In the Twin Cities, mapping the warming urban heat island to prepare for an even hotter future

In the Twin Cities, mapping the warming urban heat island to prepare for an even hotter future

This summer, volunteers collected detailed temperature and humidity data across Hennepin and Ramsey counties. It’s part of an effort to map the urban heat island in the Twin Cities to help plan for climate change-fueled extreme heat.
by Dan Kraker

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Milder overnight with showers and thunder developing Wednesday

Milder overnight with showers and thunder developing Wednesday

Temperatures will be milder overnight after a warm Tuesday afternoon. Lows will be in the low to mid 60s south and west with 50s northeast. Thunder develops later Wednesday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Lots of sun Tuesday before muggy air and thunder chances return

Lots of sun Tuesday before muggy air and thunder chances return

Enjoy a sun-filled Tuesday. We’ll see highs back in the low 80s for many. Muggier air returns Wednesday and that combined with a disturbance will touch off the next chance of thunder. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Streak of 70s has ended; thunderstorms possible by Wednesday

Streak of 70s has ended; thunderstorms possible by Wednesday

Our streak of 70 degrees days has ended with 80s returning to the forecast. Our next system moves in Wednesday into Thursday, increasing our shower and thunderstorm chances. A brief cooldown to end the week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Northern lights and meteor showers danced across Minnesota over the weekend

Northern lights and meteor showers danced across Minnesota over the weekend

Many Minnesotans and neighboring states witnessed a jaw-dropping show of northern lights and meteor showers Sunday night and Monday morning. We received dozens of photos from readers and listeners. Here are some of our favorites.
by MPR News Staff

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A warmer week with increased thunder chances by midweek

A warmer week with increased thunder chances by midweek

We should finally see more normal temperatures again this week. That means highs in the low 80s for southern Minnesota and mid-70s to the north. We’ll also see a chance of thunder later this week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Possible clouds for Perseid meteor shower; summer conditions returning

Possible clouds for Perseid meteor shower; summer conditions returning

A beautiful, star gazing night ahead with calm winds and clear skies for mainly central through northern Minnesota. Isolated rain chances continue for far southwestern and southern Minnesota. Warming temperatures with increased rain chances for mid-week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Another beautiful weekend day; Perseid meteor shower tonight

Another beautiful weekend day; Perseid meteor shower tonight

Another gorgeous weekend day with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Winds will be light with high pressure overhead. Gradually increasing cloud cover from the southwest with Isolated showers possible south of the Minnesota River Valley.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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