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Weather and Climate News

Heat advisory issued for southwest Minnesota and Twin Cities metro

A heat advisory has been issued for Southwest Minnesota this afternoon and evening, and for the Twin Cities Metro area through Sunday evening. Residents are advised to take precautions as temperatures rise.
by MPR News Staff

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Heat advisory this weekend; a few severe storms possible

Heat advisory this weekend; a few severe storms possible

The season’s hottest air mass so far blows into Minnesota this weekend. A heat advisory covers the Twin Cities and western Minnesota. A few severe storms are possible.
by Paul Huttner

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Dams across the Midwest are aging, putting them at risk from the effects of climate change

Dams across the Midwest are aging, putting them at risk from the effects of climate change

Record rainfall and runoff overwhelmed the 114-year-old Rapidan Dam near Mankato last month. So how safe are our 20th century dams in our new 21st century climate? Kristoffer Tigue talks about the climate’s threat to aging infrastructure.
by Paul Huttner, Matthew Alvarez and Ngoc Bui

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How to stay cool in extreme heat without air conditioning

How to stay cool in extreme heat without air conditioning

How do you stay cool when it’s 120 degrees and there's no AC? Dr. Gulrez Shah Azhar, who grew up in India, shares strategies from the Global South.
by Gulrez Shah Azhar

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Hot, steamy weekend with some thunder chances

Hot, steamy weekend with some thunder chances

Get ready for a hot weekend. Highs will be near 90 degrees Saturday through Monday with muggy dew points. There will also be spotty storm chances, some of which could be severe. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Heat builds through the weekend; severe risk mainly north

Heat builds through the weekend; severe risk mainly north

The hottest weekend of the year so far is on the way. Heat index values could reach 100 degrees on Sunday afternoon.
by Paul Huttner

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Dry with lots of sun Thursday and Friday. Hot weekend on the way

Dry with lots of sun Thursday and Friday. Hot weekend on the way

Look for lots of sun and very warm temperatures Thursday and Friday. The heat is on for the weekend along with muggy air. Isolated thunder is possible at times this weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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