Weather and Climate News

St. Paul road closures continue even as river levels recede
The city of St. Paul is initiating the next phase of its flood plan as the Mississippi River continues to recede after heavy rains and flooding at the end of June.  
Isolated thunderstorms now; hottest weekend of summer ahead
It’s a classic summer week in Minnesota. Highs around 80 with a few pop-up afternoon thunderstorms. The hottest weekend of summer so far arrives Saturday.
Isolated to spotty shower chances linger Monday and Tuesday
The same upper-low from late last week is generating just enough instability Monday and Tuesday for isolated and spotty afternoon showers. Temperatures will trend upward this week. 
After June’s floods, health concerns surface in northeastern Minnesota
It will be weeks until the full extent of damage is known and months until cleanup is complete in Cook and other parts of the state affected by high water. Residents are now in recovery mode and trying to get ahead of possible health effects from soaked structures.
Spotty showers and thunder chances linger to start the week
We’ll continue to have isolated to spotty, pop-up showers and thunder both Monday and Tuesday afternoons. The rest of the week is mostly dry and becoming warmer.