Weather and Climate News

August 21, 2023 4:41 PM

Warm overnight sets the stage for excessive heat Tuesday

Unusually hot weather blasts in for Tuesday and Wednesday across southern Minnesota with overnight thunderstorms possible Monday night north.

by Sven Sundgaard

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August 21, 2023 1:55 PM

Tropical Storm Hilary moves on from California, leaving a trail of damage and debris

The first tropical storm to hit Southern California in more than 80 years sparked road closures, school cancellations and power outages on Sunday evening before moving north to Nevada.

by Emily Olson and Rachel Treisman

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August 21, 2023 1:21 PM

Extreme heat's on the way. How rare is it for late August?

High temperatures are forecast to reach well into the 90s Tuesday and Wednesday and even triple digits in some spots. The heat index will be into the triple digits. How rare is this heat, this late?

by Sven Sundgaard

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August 21, 2023 9:12 AM

Excessive heat with big temperature contrasts statewide

Hot and humid air will be moving north, affecting southwestern Minnesota on Monday and more of southern Minnesota Tuesday and Wednesday. Storms and cooler temperatures are possible north.

by Sven Sundgaard

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August 21, 2023 6:31 AM

Excessive heat for southern Minnesota this week

Monday will see muggy air return and heat surge into southern Minnesota while northern Minnesota remains cloudier and cooler with a few showers. Tuesday and Wednesday will see heat spread a bit more north.

by Sven Sundgaard

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August 21, 2023 5:21 AM

Rains slow as Hilary moves north and leaves Southern California underwater

As much as 7 inches of rain fell on some parts of Southern California, leaving the region vulnerable to floods and mudslides as the rain eases and moves north.

by Peter Granitz

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August 20, 2023 4:25 PM

Excessive heat potential this week

Get ready for more hot and humid air. Monday will be relatively pleasant still but Tuesday and Wednesday will see potentially excessive heat.

by Sven Sundgaard

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August 20, 2023 11:09 AM

Hilary, now a tropical storm, is nearing California from Mexico with punishing rains

Hilary is expected to weaken before it reaches southern California but heavy rain associated with the system still poses serious threat of "catastrophic and life-threatening flooding" in the region.

by Juliana Kim

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August 20, 2023 10:45 AM

Heat returns this week; Triple-digit highs in some places Tuesday & Wednesday

Our Sunday temperatures and dew points are comfortable, but hot and steamy weather is on tap for Tuesday and Wednesday. We have details on the coming heat, plus an update on tropical storm Hilary.

by Ron Trenda