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Weather and Climate News

Bright and cool Tuesday with warmer air ahead

Bright and cool Tuesday with warmer air ahead

We have cool, bright conditions on tap for Tuesday that will lead to cold conditions Tuesday night with freezing temperatures possible north. Warmer air moves in late this week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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EF5 tornado that killed 3 in North Dakota was the nation's first in 12 years

EF5 tornado that killed 3 in North Dakota was the nation's first in 12 years

Meteorologists say a deadly tornado in North Dakota tornado this summer has been upgraded to an top-of-the-scale EF5, and was the first on American soil in 12 years. The June 20 twister killed three people and at its largest was over a mile wide as it touched down for just over 12 miles.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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October supermoon kicks off trio of lunar light shows

October supermoon kicks off trio of lunar light shows

Monday night’s full moon will appear slightly larger and brighter during what’s known as a supermoon, the first of three expected this year.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Finally feeling like October with much cooler, seasonable air in place

Finally feeling like October with much cooler, seasonable air in place

Temperatures are a good 15 to 25 degrees cooler than Sunday and as much as 30 degrees cooler than Saturday. We’ll see the cooler air stick around until later in the week when we warm up again. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Back to normal: Cold front ends streak of unseasonable warmth

Back to normal: Cold front ends streak of unseasonable warmth

After several days of record-breaking warmth, a cold front is finally moving in to bring back more typical fall conditions. Expect one more warm and breezy day before temperatures drop, with cooler air and a chance for rain on the way.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Southern winds usher in a balmy Saturday evening

Southern winds usher in a balmy Saturday evening

A warm and breezy night is on tap, with temperatures expected to stay well above average, potentially breaking record-warm lows by sunrise. However, a cold front will sweep through late Sunday, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures and ushering in much cooler air to end the weekend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Hot and breezy Saturday ahead for Minnesota

Hot and breezy Saturday ahead for Minnesota

Get ready for a warm and breezy Saturday as Minnesota experiences near-record temperatures. Southerly winds will gust between 30-40 mph, ahead of a much-anticipated cold front.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Multiple temperature records in the 'hot seat' with latest heat wave

Multiple temperature records in the 'hot seat' with latest heat wave

After historic October heat in recent years, Minnesota is once again facing a surge of record-breaking warmth. Temperatures running 20 to 25 degrees above seasonal averages are expected to break multiple records.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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