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Weather and Climate News

Hurricane Melissa roars into history: Category 5 monster targets Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa roars into history: Category 5 monster targets Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa has exploded into a Category 5 powerhouse, churning toward Jamaica with record-breaking intensity and the potential to cause catastrophic destruction across the Caribbean.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Rain west, dry east Monday with showers expanding east Monday night

Rain west, dry east Monday with showers expanding east Monday night

Our next disturbance is bringing clouds and showers to western Minnesota Monday. Showers will expand east Monday night into Tuesday and Tuesday night before drying out Wednesday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane as it nears Jamaica

Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane as it nears Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa has intensified to a Category 5 storm as it nears Jamaica. On Monday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that Melissa is expected to make landfall on the island Tuesday, bringing destructive winds and up to 30 inches of rain.
by The Associated Press

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Breezy start to the week with rain chances through Wednesday

Breezy start to the week with rain chances through Wednesday

A breezy start to the week is on tap as a large weather system brings periods of rain from Monday night through early Wednesday. After the midweek showers move out, seasonal temperatures will take hold to close out October.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Sun returns as temperatures warm and winds pick up

Sun returns as temperatures warm and winds pick up

Milder temperatures and sunny skies are in store for our Sunday, with increasing south to southeasterly winds. The new week begins on a wetter note, as rain showers move in and bring the potential for some healthy rainfall totals.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Clouds give way Saturday night; bright and mild Sunday ahead

Clouds give way Saturday night; bright and mild Sunday ahead

After a cloudy start to the weekend, skies clear Saturday night as breezy winds continue into Sunday, bringing sunshine and comfortable 60s.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Early showers give way to mild, cloudy Saturday

Early showers give way to mild, cloudy Saturday

Spotty showers will move out early Saturday morning, giving way to a mostly cloudy but mild afternoon. Temperatures will climb a bit above average, making it a comfortable day to get outside and take in the peak fall colors across the region.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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