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June 7, 2023 5:19 PM

Scattered thundershowers across western Minnesota into Thursday

Coverage will be spotty and localized, and much of eastern Minnesota and probably the Twin Cities will miss out on the rain.

by Paul Huttner

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June 7, 2023 1:46 PM

Better air quality Wednesday; smoke may return Thursday

Another smoke wave may clip eastern Minnesota Thursday.

by Paul Huttner

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June 7, 2023 8:45 AM

Air quality improves; dew points drop Wednesday with showers west

Scattered showers will linger in western and southwest Minnesota Wednesday with cooler and drier air east. The next chance of showers develops Friday and Saturday statewide.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 7, 2023 6:31 AM

Noticeably cooler, less muggy Wednesday; lingering showers west

Most of Minnesota will be cooler and drier Wednesday. Highs will be in the 70s and 80s with lingering showers possible west.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 6, 2023 5:28 PM

Much of Minnesota moving rapidly toward drought

Minnesota is trending dry again. And if current and forecast trends continue, much of the state will likely move into drought conditions in the next few weeks.

by Paul Huttner

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June 6, 2023 3:11 PM

You’re not just seeing things: Minnesota air quality this year is off to its worst start on record

Data from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency shows that days with so-called “orange alert” warnings for ozone and particulate matter in the air are setting a record pace this year.

by Tim Nelson

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June 6, 2023 2:50 PM

Here's how Canadian wildfires are worsening air quality across the U.S.

The National Weather Service said air quality has "plummeted" across the Northeast. A disaster preparedness expert says people should take the warnings seriously.

by Joe Hernandez

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June 6, 2023 2:07 PM

Canada's worst wildfire season pumping smoke into Minnesota

It appears we’ll be in and out of smoke layers of varying thickness and elevation over the next few days.

by Paul Huttner

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June 6, 2023 8:45 AM

Air quality alert remains through at least 6 p.m. Tuesday; shower possible

Smoke remains present in the skies Tuesday, creating air quality concerns. We’ll have more spotty showers and thunder possible Tuesday ahead of cooler, drier air moving in for Wednesday.

by Sven Sundgaard