Weather and Climate News

July 26, 2023 9:30 AM

Heat advisory in effect Wednesday and Thursday after beneficial rains

The last lingering thunderstorms are moving out of southeastern Minnesota Wednesday morning with clearing skies. A heat advisory is in effect midday Wednesday through Thursday evening for the Twin Cities and much of central Minnesota into western Wisconsin.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 26, 2023 6:10 AM

Severe storms cause damage, knock out power to thousands across Minnesota

Severe storms late Tuesday and early Wednesday produced winds in excess of 75 mph across a swath of western and central Minnesota, downing trees and power lines.

by Andrew Krueger

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July 26, 2023 5:41 AM

Small funnel cloud over U.S. Capitol turns into viral photo

Observant visitors to the area around the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday afternoon were treated to a unusual sight: an unmistakable funnel cloud extending diagonally from the sky and seemingly almost reaching the tip of the Capitol dome itself.

by The Associated Press

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July 26, 2023 4:00 AM

Minnesota heat wave: Tips to stay cool and safe during extreme heat

Here’s what you should know and do when temperatures get into the 90s or even hit 100 degrees.

by Nicole Ki and Sam Stroozas

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July 25, 2023 9:26 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch until 4 am includes the Twin Cities

A severe thunderstorm watch for much of southern Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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July 25, 2023 5:19 PM

Severe storm waves with hail and damaging winds likely overnight

Short-range forecast models strongly suggest a cluster of severe storms will cross Minnesota from northwest to southeast overnight.

by Paul Huttner

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July 25, 2023 2:01 PM

How rare is 100 degrees in the Twin Cities?

Forecast models are pushing temperatures close to the century mark across southern Minnesota Wednesday and Thursday, but 100 degrees in the Twin Cities does not typically occur every year.

by Paul Huttner

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July 25, 2023 9:12 AM

Extreme heat's coming: Here's how to stay healthy

“If we don't pay attention to the symptoms and hydrate ourselves and get ourselves to a cooler place, we may get into a medical emergency, which is heatstroke,” a University of Minnesota doctor told MPR News Tuesday.

by Phil Picardi and Gracie Stockton

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July 25, 2023 9:00 AM

Very hot with scattered storms Tuesday night; air quality concerns linger

Highs Tuesday will be well into the 90s with muggier conditions. Scattered storms are possible Tuesday night with some becoming severe, especially west. Wednesday and Thursday will be hotter.

by Sven Sundgaard