Weather and Climate News

Extreme drought expands into the Twin Cities
A continuous channel of extreme to exceptional drought now covers a zone from near Bemidji in the northwest, south along either side of the Mississippi River through the Twin Cities, then southward into southeastern Minnesota.
One more 80 degree day Thursday before weekend showers develop
Summer temperatures continue Thursday with highs in the low 80s. Friday will still be warm, but a slow moving system brings occasional rain showers Saturday into early next week.
Supersized summer: Sept. 20 feels like July
September is the fifth straight warmer-than-average month in Minnesota.
Fall heat wave continues; weekend storm system to bring rain
It’s going to be another July-like day Wednesday with highs well into the 80s across southern Minnesota. Rain and cooler temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Another very warm day Wednesday; weekend rain looking likely
Another summerlike day is on the way Wednesday with highs in the 80s south and 70s north. A storm system still looks to bring rainfall for the weekend.
Supersized summer delivers near-record heat Tuesday
Temperatures are running 10 to 20 degrees warmer than average this week. The pool of summerlike warmth will linger over the Upper Midwest through at least Thursday.