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Weather and Climate News

Continued showers keep flood watch active into early Monday

Continued showers keep flood watch active into early Monday

Continued showers will keep a flood watch active into early Monday, but the rain is expected to taper off later in the day. Drier conditions and sunshine are forecast to return by Monday afternoon, bringing some relief after a really soggy stretch.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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More severe weather shakes already tight affordable housing market

More severe weather shakes already tight affordable housing market

Severe weather events in recent months have damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes, displacing many Minnesotans. And in a state where there’s already a shortage of affordable housing, it’s becoming more difficult for those displaced from their homes to find places to stay — especially during an emergency.
by Hannah Yang

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Flood watch issued ahead of Sunday night rainfall

Flood watch issued ahead of Sunday night rainfall

Heavy rain is expected to return late Sunday night, prompting a flood watch for portions of the state. Another round of showers and thunderstorms will move through the area, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall and possibly severe weather. Flash flooding, gusty winds, and localized downpours will be the main concerns heading into Monday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Heavy rains and flash flooding drench parts of the state

Heavy rains and flash flooding drench parts of the state

Heavy rains continue to pour across the state, with rainfall amounts between 3-5 inches triggering flash flooding in several areas. More rain is expected later Sunday, some of which could be heavy and accompanied by gusty winds.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Persistent overnight rain could trigger flash flooding

Persistent overnight rain could trigger flash flooding

As a frontal boundary stalls across the state, it will help fuel rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall expected. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are possible in some areas, raising concerns for flash flooding.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean

Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean

The first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, Erin ramped up from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in a mere 24 hours. By late Saturday morning, its maximum sustained winds more than doubled to 160 mph.
by The Associated Press

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Stormy Saturday rolls in: rain soakers and morning gusts

Stormy Saturday rolls in: rain soakers and morning gusts

Heavy rains soaked the region at daybreak, with rumbling skies and strong gusts sweeping through at times. After a brief lull in the action, another round of showers and thunderstorms is possible late Saturday night, mainly targeting the south metro and southern Minnesota.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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