Weather and Climate News

Wildfire smoke aloft over parts of Minnesota
Canadian wildfires are pumping out smoke. Smoke layers are drifting over Minnesota.
When is the peak of hail season in Minnesota?
Following another week of consistent warm temperatures, an MPR News listener wanted to know when the peak of the hail season in Minnesota begins. The answer? Soon.
Elevated fire danger for northern Minnesota, rising rivers south
After a soggy weekend, rivers are rising again south. Northern Minnesota will see an elevated fire risk Monday with warm, dry, breezy conditions. Highs will be well into the 70s with sunshine through Wednesday.
Sunny, warm stretch of days; next rain chance late week
After a soggy weekend for southern Minnesota, we’re in for a few dry days with lots of sun. Highs will be in the 70s to near 80 for northwest Minnesota Monday with clouds lingering far south, keeping temps in the upper 60s there.
Some fog early Monday, then skies brighten; River levels reaching flood stage again
Two rounds of significant rain in the past four days caused flooding in parts of southern Minnesota. Rivers are reaching flood stage again in many locations. We have an update on that, plus a look at the week ahead.
Tornado hits south Texas, damaging dozens of homes
At least one person was killed and 10 others hospitalized after a tornado struck the southernmost tip of Texas on the Gulf coast, authorities said.