Weather and Climate News

Alaska airlifting hundreds from storm-devastated coastal villages
Officials say one of the “most significant” airlifts in Alaska history is underway to evacuate hundreds of people from storm-devastated coastal towns. Officials announced the airlifts Wednesday.
For private flood insurance companies, the government shutdown is good for business
With the government shutdown, the National Flood Insurance Program is no longer writing new policies. It's causing problems for would-be homeowners, but private companies have stepped in to help.
Warmer Thursday and Friday with occasional showers
We have some scattered showers lifting north Thursday along with a warmer air mass. More showers will be possible Friday as a cold front moves through. 
Highs in the 70s return Thursday and Friday in the south
A warm front will push milder temperatures into Minnesota to close the week. The weekend is trending cooler.
First soaking rain in over 3 weeks for southern Minnesota
Our latest weather system brought the first significant rain in over 3 weeks to much of southern Minnesota. Little rain fell in the droughty north.
A slice of Lemmon in the evening sky
With its closest approach to Earth on Oct. 21, Comet Lemmon is now making a brief appearance. Its next visit won’t be for over a thousand years.
Lingering clouds Wednesday, then warmer and more showers Thursday
After a few morning showers, clouds will mostly linger across southern Minnesota Wednesday. Thursday will bring warmer temperatures, but also the chance at more showers.