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Some needed moisture Friday ahead of a nice weekend

Some needed moisture Friday ahead of a nice weekend

We’ll have lots of clouds and scattered showers and thunder Friday. Sunshine will break out slowly from north to south. A nice, seasonable weekend is on the way.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Rain on target despite drought rising

Rain on target despite drought rising

Thunderstorms and heavy rain roll in later Thursday, wrapping up for most by noon Friday.
by Ben Cathey

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Flash drought in Minnesota thanks to recent hot, dry weather

Flash drought in Minnesota thanks to recent hot, dry weather

Due to two rounds of hot, dry weather this month, flash drought has taken hold in the state. Areas of drought have doubled in the last two weeks.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Much needed rain and thunder could be on the way

Much needed rain and thunder could be on the way

Thursday will be another very warm and muggy day, but some rain and thunder is on the way for many of us — and we could really use it. Slightly cooler, more seasonable temperatures follow.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Rain coming to drought-impacted Minnesota

Rain coming to drought-impacted Minnesota

Needed, heavy rain is coming to southwestern Minnesota and across the state in the next 40 hours, temporarily easing drought conditions.
by Ben Cathey

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A couple more hot days then some hopeful rain chances

A couple more hot days then some hopeful rain chances

We’ll be near 90 degrees still Wednesday and Thursday. We have a decent chance of needed rain and thunder Thursday night into Friday followed by more seasonable temperatures.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Why meteorologists love using dew point and ignore relative humidity

Why meteorologists love using dew point and ignore relative humidity

As meteorologists, one of the questions we hear all the time is: “Why don't you talk about relative humidity?” After all, it's the humidity number most people see on weather apps and forecasts. The answer is simple: relative humidity doesn't tell the whole story.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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More heat, rain Thursday, dry to follow

More heat, rain Thursday, dry to follow

We’ve had some rain at times, sure, but drought is building into parts of Minnesota and there’s only really one widespread chance of rain at a statewide level in the next few days. That happens at the same time as highs stay in the lower 90s.
by Ben Cathey

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Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes

A tornado has struck northeastern Wisconsin, causing widespread damage and power outages. The National Weather Service confirmed Monday afternoon's tornado in Winnebago County. Cities including Appleton and Menasha reported severe impacts, with roofs ripped off homes and vehicles flipped over.
by The Associated Press

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Still near 90 degrees next few days

Still near 90 degrees next few days

High pressure keeps sunshine in place Tuesday. It will still be hot with highs near 90, but dew points will be just muggy instead of oppressive like early Monday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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