Weather and Climate News

July 20, 2023 2:37 PM

Central and Southeast Minnesota face 'extreme' drought conditions

Assistant State Climatologist Pete Boulay spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the latest drought report.

by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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July 20, 2023 1:42 PM

Extreme drought emerges; extreme heat likely next week

Drought deepens in MInnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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July 20, 2023 8:25 AM

Portions of Minnesota now in extreme drought; hot, dry weather next week

Areas of drought continue to grow in Minnesota. Portions of the state are now in extreme drought. We’ll be temporarily cooler Thursday but hot, dry weather builds for next week.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 20, 2023 6:25 AM

Thousands remain without power after storms bring large hail, damaging wind to Minnesota

Xcel Energy and other utilities reported more than 3,000 customers remained without power Thursday afternoon across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, after thunderstorms brought large hail and damaging winds to the region Wednesday night.

by Andrew Krueger

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July 20, 2023 6:22 AM

Slightly cooler, less muggy Thursday; heat builds next week

It will be cooler and less muggy Thursday behind yesterday’s cool front. Temperatures heat up next week.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 19, 2023 8:06 PM

Storm reports: Baseball-sized hail and high winds Wednesday

Severe storms produced big hal and high winds Wednesday across Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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July 19, 2023 5:18 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch until midnight includes Twin Cities

Severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds are possible in and near the watch zone.

by Paul Huttner

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July 19, 2023 3:07 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. for most of northern and central Minnesota

Severe thunderstorms producing large hail and damaging winds are likely.

by Paul Huttner

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July 19, 2023 3:04 PM

Your air conditioner isn't built for this heat. 5 tips can boost performance

Extreme temperatures present a significant challenge to AC systems, which engineers and installers say are really only designed to keep indoor temperatures about 20 degrees cooler than outside.

by Scott Neuman