Weather and Climate News

Coping with more rain and storms in a warming climate
With climate warming, when it rains it really pours. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the Minnesota commerce commissioner and the state climate director about why we’re seeing an increase in intense rain and violent storms and how we can prepare for and prevent damage from floods, wind and hail.
Lingering showers Tuesday, a dry break Wednesday with more storms Thursday
Lingering showers will track east Tuesday morning. More thundershowers are possible late Tuesday. Wednesday looks dry and sunny but more storms develop Thursday that could dampen the Fourth of July holiday.
Farmers assess crop damage from heavy rain and flood water
Some farm crops will be lost to floodwater this summer and other areas could see reduced yield because of saturated soil that stresses plants.