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Occasional showers and thunderstorms Friday into the weekend

Occasional showers and thunderstorms Friday into the weekend

The first of two waves of rain and thunder is moving through Minnesota Friday. Another wave of rainfall develops Sunday. There’s a marginal risk of severe weather in far southern Minnesota.
by Sven Sundgaard

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How will Canada wildfires affect Minnesota air quality in 2024?

How will Canada wildfires affect Minnesota air quality in 2024?

Drought, strong winds, warmer temperatures and a dry winter have created perfect conditions for a dangerous wildfire season — both here in Minnesota and across the border in Canada. Last summer, heavy smoke drifted south into Minnesota, causing a record number of air quality alerts.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Warmer, windy Thursday; significant rainfall develops Friday

Warmer, windy Thursday; significant rainfall develops Friday

Thursday will be warmer with some high clouds. Winds increase again and stay high as rain and thunderstorms develop on and off Friday into the weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Kenya: Floods cause widespread devastation in Nairobi

Kenya: Floods cause widespread devastation in Nairobi

Roads have turned into rivers in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, as a top official said flooding had “escalated to extreme levels.”

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A mixed drought report for Minnesota Thursday

A mixed drought report for Minnesota Thursday

Thursday’s drought conditions report shows that the portion of Minnesota considered abnormally dry decreased, but drought increased in northwestern Minnesota. Southeastern Minnesota saw improvement as last week’s rainfall was included in this week’s report.
by Sven Sundgaard

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