Weather and Climate News

June 27, 2023 12:30 PM

Wildfire smoke in Minnesota: How to best protect your health and your home

Wildfire smoke is becoming a recurring seasonal hazard across Minnesota and beyond, with air quality alerts increasingly common. Here’s what to know as smoky skies become less of an exception and more of a seasonal pattern.

by MPR News Staff

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June 27, 2023 9:09 AM

Air quality alert Tuesday and Wednesday; chance of midweek storms

Minnesota’s up to 23 air quality alerts this year, a new record. The state typically averages two or three annually. Temperatures will be warmer Tuesday with spotty thunderstorms to the north. Wednesday will bring a statewide chance of storms.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 27, 2023 6:32 AM

Warmer; spotty storms possible up north Tuesday, statewide by Wednesday

After a couple of modestly cooler days, temperatures will be back above normal, well into the 80s for most of the state. Northern Minnesota will see some afternoon spotty storms with a statewide chance Wednesday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 26, 2023 5:30 PM

Pleasant Tuesday; rain chances Tuesday night, Wednesday

Many areas will have a dry Tuesday, but rain chances move into western and northern Minnesota during the afternoon. We take a look at the rest of this week as well.

by Ron Trenda

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June 26, 2023 9:43 AM

Welcome weekend rain; seasonable temperatures this week

Significant rain over the weekend but the drought is not over. More rain is possible midweek. Temperatures will be near normal for late June this week.

by Bill Endersen

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June 26, 2023 6:26 AM

Weekend tornadoes raked NW Minnesota

While storms across the state stayed relatively tame, some in Mahnomen saw more extreme weather. The area was the target of tornadoes with wind speeds were between 135 to 160 miles per hour with some damage to homes. The National Weather Service had survey teams out all weekend and plan to release more information. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

by Cathy Wurzer and MPR News Staff

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June 26, 2023 6:20 AM

Wonderful weekend rain; quiet Monday

Welcome rainfall over the weekend. Isolated showers lingering early Monday. Temperatures back to near normal.

by Bill Endersen

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June 25, 2023 5:55 PM

Quiet weather for most on Monday; scattered thunderstorm chances midweek

Weather shouldn’t interfere with your outdoor plans at the beginning of the week, but unsettled weather could return on Wednesday. We take a look at the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda