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Weather and Climate News

A sun-splashed and warm Sunday in most areas

A sun-splashed and warm Sunday in most areas

It’ll be a pleasant and summery Sunday across most of Minnesota, but a few spots will see some rain. We have the details.
by Ron Trenda

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Hot weekend; storm chances increase by Monday-Tuesday

Hot weekend; storm chances increase by Monday-Tuesday

Hot weather will continue through Sunday and into Monday. Storm chances will build by Monday. Showers and thunderstorms will become likely for much of Minnesota Monday night and Tuesday.
by Bill Endersen

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Canada's record wildfire season continues to hammer U.S. air quality

Canada's record wildfire season continues to hammer U.S. air quality

Several hundred wildfires are continuing to burn across Canada this weekend, with an ongoing impact on impact air quality for vast swaths of the North American continent.
by Willem Marx

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Nice start to the weekend; Thunderstorm chance on July Fourth

Nice start to the weekend; Thunderstorm chance on July Fourth

Our weekend is getting off to a nice start. We have weather details for the next four days, plus a recap of June heat and dryness.
by Ron Trenda

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Nice start to July; A dry Saturday in most areas

Nice start to July; A dry Saturday in most areas

We’re starting July with some pleasant summery weather. We have the details for you.
by Ron Trenda

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Dry, warm weekend; rain chance on July Fourth

Dry, warm weekend; rain chance on July Fourth

Expect very warm weekend temperatures. The heat continues into July Fourth, when some areas could see thunderstorms. We have your holiday weather details, plus a look at the National Weather Service report on the June 24 tornadoes in northwestern Minnesota.
by Ron Trenda

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June wraps up as one of the driest and warmest in Minnesota history

June wraps up as one of the driest and warmest in Minnesota history

Thunderstorms and downpours from earlier in the week weren't enough to eliminate drought and quench the state's drying landscape. Meteorologist Mark Seeley spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the recent hot, dry weather. 
by Cathy Wurzer and Matthew Alvarez

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Twin Cities finishing third-hottest June; more heat to start July

Twin Cities finishing third-hottest June; more heat to start July

The heat of June will overflow into July. Highs will be near or above 90 degrees Friday through Tuesday. The next chance of thunder comes late Monday into Tuesday ahead of a cool front.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Hot, dry stretch of weather ahead for Minnesota

Hot, dry stretch of weather ahead for Minnesota

Get ready for another stretch of hot, dry weather with 90s returning for many. We’ll remain dry until late Monday or Tuesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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What should students learn about climate change in schools?

What should students learn about climate change in schools?

As climate science and impacts evolve, how much should students in Minnesota and across the U.S. learn about climate change causes and solutions?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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