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Weather and Climate News

Friday's fall color update; weekend weather

Friday's fall color update; weekend weather

Another week of dry, above-average temperatures and cool nights has enabled the fall colors to transform beautifully. Warm temperatures in the 70s and 80s this weekend, combined with plenty of sunshine, make for a perfect road trip.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Rescuers race to free people trapped by Hurricane Helene after storm kills at least 30 in 4 states

Rescuers race to free people trapped by Hurricane Helene after storm kills at least 30 in 4 states

The death toll from Hurricane Helene has reached at least 30 across four states. According to an Associated Press tally Friday, the deaths occurred in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
by The Associated Press

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Weekend temperatures will be more like mid-August than almost October

Weekend temperatures will be more like mid-August than almost October

The very warm, dry weather continues into the weekend along with sunny skies. There’s little rain in the forecast and only a brief cool spell midweek next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Warmest September on record continues through Sunday

Warmest September on record continues through Sunday

Most of Minnesota is running between 5 and 8 degrees warmer than normal this month.
by Paul Huttner

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September heat and turning leaves: Where to catch fall colors

September heat and turning leaves: Where to catch fall colors

The Minnesota DNR’s fall colors map suggests leaves are in the beginning stages of turning colorful across northern Minnesota with the start of notable color in the Iron Range and near North Dakota, as well as a sprinkle along the southern border of Minnesota.
by Anika Besst

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Minnesota native prepares for Hurricane Helene in Florida

Minnesota native prepares for Hurricane Helene in Florida

Since moving to Florida from Minnesota in the late 1980s, Cheryl Magnuson has been through several big storms. She talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about preparing for this one.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Hurricane Helene making landfall Thursday night as a major hurricane

Hurricane Helene making landfall Thursday night as a major hurricane

Hurricane Helene will be making landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida Thursday evening. Damaging hurricane-force winds and destructive storm surge threaten Florida’s Gulf Coast.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Drought expands significantly across Minnesota

Drought expands significantly across Minnesota

While a few lucky spots have received rain, most of Minnesota has been very dry this September. This has allowed abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions to expand. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Copy and paste weather: More sun, more above-normal temperatures

Copy and paste weather: More sun, more above-normal temperatures

Temperatures remain well above normal and sunshine continues Thursday into the weekend. Dry weather persists into next week as well. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Helene weakens to a tropical storm while moving north from Florida to Georgia

Helene weakens to a tropical storm while moving north from Florida to Georgia

Helene made landfall late on Thursday in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 Hurricane. It weakened Friday morning to a tropical storm with sustained winds of 70 mph.
by Jonathan Franklin, Rachel Treisman and Willem Marx

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