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Weekend weather: Thunderstorm chance Saturday; dry Sunday

Weekend weather: Thunderstorm chance Saturday; dry Sunday

We could see a few scattered showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, but some areas won’t see any rain this weekend. We have details on that Saturday rain chance plus a look at weekend temperatures.
by Ron Trenda

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Rain, thunder possible late Friday into Saturday; El Niño is here

Rain, thunder possible late Friday into Saturday; El Niño is here

Our best chance of some rain arrives late Friday into Saturday before things cool off Sunday. El Niño has officially arrived after three consecutive years of La Niña conditions, what does that mean?
by Sven Sundgaard

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Cool front brings chances of needed thunderstorms

Cool front brings chances of needed thunderstorms

Northern Minnesota will see the chance of spotty late day thunderstorm. Central and southern Minnesota have a shot at some rain Saturday afternoon and evening before things cool off Sunday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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El Niño has officially begun. Here's what that means for the U.S.

El Niño has officially begun. Here's what that means for the U.S.

The natural climate pattern known as El Niño has officially begun. It exacerbates human-caused climate change, driving even hotter temperatures and other dangerous weather.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Some homes are becoming 'uninsurable' due to climate-related risks

Some homes are becoming 'uninsurable' due to climate-related risks

Allstate and State Farm are the latest to stop offering homeowner’s insurance in California. Now, homeowners are facing fewer insurance options and skyrocketing costs. What does this mean for the rest of the country and the future of insurance in a world of climate change?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Earth’s oceans are the hottest on record

Earth’s oceans are the hottest on record

Earth’s oceans are the hottest on record. That’s the finding from a recent paper in the journal Advances in Atmospheric Sciences. What effects could this have globally and in Minnesota?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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When will air quality improve? A lot is riding on the wind

When will air quality improve? A lot is riding on the wind

Millions of Americans are under air quality alerts as wildfires burn in Canada. Experts say the weather pattern could change by early next week, and stress the need to take precautions until then.
by Rachel Treisman

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'Hard on the plants and hard on the people who raise them:' Abnormally dry conditions spread

'Hard on the plants and hard on the people who raise them:' Abnormally dry conditions spread

As abnormally dry conditions spread across the state for another growing season, we looked at how farmers are adapting. MPR meteorologist Sven Sundgaard gives us a weather outlook and forecast.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Weekend weather: Scattered rain Saturday; dry, cooler Sunday

Weekend weather: Scattered rain Saturday; dry, cooler Sunday

Our weekend weather will be fairly typical for June. Our best chance of rain will be on Saturday, then most areas will see their coolest weekend temps on Sunday.
by Ron Trenda

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