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Weather and Climate News

This company wants to be the first to mine the ocean floor, with Trump’s help

This company wants to be the first to mine the ocean floor, with Trump’s help

The Metals Company is applying for permission from the Trump administration to mine for nickel and cobalt beneath a remote patch of the Pacific Ocean. Other countries say the minerals aren't America's to mine.
by Daniel Ackerman

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Cooler Monday: breezes pick up with scattered showers and storms

Cooler Monday: breezes pick up with scattered showers and storms

After several days of stormy weather, we’re finally entering a much-needed stretch of quieter conditions. While some scattered showers and thunderstorms may still pop up, no severe weather is expected. Looking ahead, a gradual warmup is on the way, setting the stage for our holiday week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Drop in dew points with cold front; continued chance for severe

Drop in dew points with cold front; continued chance for severe

An advancing cold front will drop dew points into the 50s, but there’s still a chance for stronger storms to develop in southeastern Minnesota tonight. The start of the holiday week is looking quieter with seasonal temperatures.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Storms clear out; seasonal temps and muggy air remain

Storms clear out; seasonal temps and muggy air remain

Saturday night’s storms brought heavy rain, strong winds, and multiple tornado reports across the region. Sunday brings seasonal temperatures with muggy conditions ahead of a severe weather threat for southeastern Minnesota.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Thousands without power in wake of severe storms; tornadoes cause damage in west metro

Thousands without power in wake of severe storms; tornadoes cause damage in west metro

Severe storms swept across much of central and southern Minnesota from Saturday evening into early Sunday, prompting tornado warnings and knocking out power to thousands of homes and businesses.
by Andrew Krueger, Todd Melby, Jaylan Sims and Nicole Ki

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Severe weather risk for Saturday night: threat for large hail, tornadoes and strong winds

Severe weather risk for Saturday night: threat for large hail, tornadoes and strong winds

Severe storms are expected Saturday night, bringing threats of hail, high winds, and tornadoes. While the severe risk diminishes Sunday, isolated strong storms remain possible as slightly drier air filters in.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Heat index soars for Saturday; threat of severe storms

Heat index soars for Saturday; threat of severe storms

Another weekend of heat and humidity is on the way as temperatures and dew points rise with a warm front lifting north. The steamy setup could fuel strong to severe thunderstorms, with another round of severe weather possible.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Hot and humid weekend brings potential for severe storms

Hot and humid weekend brings potential for severe storms

Several rounds of thunderstorms are possible in the region from Friday night through Sunday. Some storms may be capable of damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado. It will also be rather steamy.
by Brandon Weatherz

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