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NWS says Detroit Lakes-area tornado path was 7 miles long with windspeeds of 115 mph

NWS says Detroit Lakes-area tornado path was 7 miles long with windspeeds of 115 mph

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado with windspeeds of 115 mph touched down Monday in an area north of Detroit Lakes. A few people were injured, and the twister downed trees and power lines and damaged homes and buildings.
by Andrew Krueger, Annie Baxter and Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Unsettled and stormy 36 hours ahead

Unsettled and stormy 36 hours ahead

More storms are expected to develop Tuesday evening into Wednesday and again late Wednesday. Flash flooding and severe weather are possible.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Severe weather potential Monday night into Wednesday

Severe weather potential Monday night into Wednesday

We are in scorching hot and muggy season across the state. Rain is back later Monday afternoon in the northwest, then it moves south toward Minneapolis and St. Paul near midnight. There are several more rounds of rain ahead and we’re heating back up next weekend.
by Ben Cathey

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Nice Monday but multiple storm chances ahead

Nice Monday but multiple storm chances ahead

Monday will be pleasant and dry for most except northwest Minnesota. We’ll have multiple chances of storms ahead Tuesday into Wednesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Week ahead starts off quiet with storm chances increasing by Tuesday

Week ahead starts off quiet with storm chances increasing by Tuesday

Our week is off to a quiet start, but storm chances will increase by Tuesday, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall and a few strong to severe thunderstorms. Temperatures will remain close to seasonal averages through much of the week before a possible warm-up arrives next weekend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mostly quiet with a few isolated storms

Mostly quiet with a few isolated storms

After a wet and stormy holiday weekend, quieter weather returns for Sunday and Monday. However, the forecast becomes much more active by Tuesday night as the potential for severe thunderstorms and heavy rain continues to increase.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Keep an eye on the sky for fireworks

Keep an eye on the sky for fireworks

If you're planning to wrap up your Independence Day with fireworks, don't forget to check the radar before heading out. While the weather won't be a washout, scattered thunderstorms could develop Saturday evening and briefly impact some celebrations.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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4th of July parades get a pass, storms return this afternoon

4th of July parades get a pass, storms return this afternoon

Happy Fourth of July! Most of today's celebrations will have favorable weather, but a few isolated storms could briefly interrupt the festivities.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Storms flare late, again on the Fourth

Storms flare late, again on the Fourth

We’ll still be tracking scattered showers and non-severe thunderstorms for Independence Day. Saturday won’t be totally dry, necessarily, but at least we won’t have quite as much lightning as in recent days.
by Ben Cathey

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