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Soaking rainfall totals from Round 1; flooding concerns grow for Round 2

Soaking rainfall totals from Round 1; flooding concerns grow for Round 2

A widespread soaking is falling across Minnesota Friday, delivering much-needed moisture. More rain is expected Friday night into early Saturday, with the heaviest downpours targeting southeastern Minnesota and areas near the Iowa border.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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A soggy Friday with heavy rainfall potential for southern Minnesota

A soggy Friday with heavy rainfall potential for southern Minnesota

Friday will be wet and windy. Rain will be heavy at times with the heaviest likely in southern Minnesota. Clouds will linger along with slightly cool temperatures for the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota braces for a major rainmaker Friday

Minnesota braces for a major rainmaker Friday

Minnesota is heading toward a potentially soggy end to the week with widespread heavy rain expected Friday into early Saturday. The heaviest rainfall is currently expected from the Twin Cities metro area south toward the Minnesota–Iowa border, where 3 to 5 inches or more could fall.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Quiet Thursday ahead of soaking rains Friday

Quiet Thursday ahead of soaking rains Friday

Clouds and fog should slowly decrease Thursday. Soaking rains develop for Friday. Some areas could see more than 4 inches of rain in southern Minnesota into early Saturday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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From tiny showers to tracking the big wave

From tiny showers to tracking the big wave

A quick round of overnight showers will give way to a mild Thursday before a more organized band of heavy rain targets parts of Minnesota Friday, with warmer weather building next week.
by Ben Cathey

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Next chance of showers late Wednesday with more rain Friday

Next chance of showers late Wednesday with more rain Friday

Clouds will increase ahead of the next disturbance to touch off showers late Wednesday into Wednesday night. It’ll be a bit warmer through Thursday. More significant rain is possible Friday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Overnight rains into the start of fall foliage

Overnight rains into the start of fall foliage

Looking forward to some more rain? Sure, some overnight showers Wednesday into Thursday and Thursday into Friday will take down some dried-out leaves, but we should get some aid for our drought. We have a generally cooler forecast but nothing is really leaping off the computer screen for an unbelievable chill — this is actually all pretty standard.
by Ben Cathey

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High pressure makes a nice Tuesday with more rain chances ahead

High pressure makes a nice Tuesday with more rain chances ahead

High pressure clears skies out for most Tuesday making for a pleasant day. It will be pretty breezy however. A few showers are possible Wednesday with better chances Friday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Climate Cast: As ships sit in Strait of Hormuz, invasive species hitch a ride

Climate Cast: As ships sit in Strait of Hormuz, invasive species hitch a ride

Giant ships laid up in the strait’s bathtub-warm waters are likely collecting invasive species in the ballast and on the hulls directly. Experts say it’s a recipe for a global superspreader event as the ships head eventually for global ports.
by Ben Cathey

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Cooler week ahead. Another wall of rain by Friday

Cooler week ahead. Another wall of rain by Friday

Almost every Minnesotan got — or will get — rain on Monday. We have another slate of cool mornings and then another solid wave of rain by Friday. Some fall colors should begin to pop up in Northern Minnesota soon, as well.
by Ben Cathey

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