Weather and Climate News

Spring temperatures set to return; weekend looks lovely
Calmer and beautiful weather sets in for the weekend following Thursday’s storms. Highs will be mainly in the 70s Friday with some 60s north and low 80s south.
After storms, a nice weekend
Quieter weather with dropping dew points and cooler temperatures for Friday into the weekend.
3 deaths reported as storms with hurricane-force winds rake Minnesota, South Dakota
More than 70,000 homes and businesses remained without power across the region early Friday as damage assessment and cleanup continued after a second night of storms ripped through eastern South Dakota and much of western and central Minnesota.
Wet spring slows planting for many Minnesota farmers
Planting for most Minnesota crops is well behind average because of wet conditions and cold soil temperatures. Warmer weather over the past week is helping to dry fields, but widespread rains continue and in many parts of the state farmers are waiting as prime planting time slips past.
More severe storms possible late Thursday
Morning fog and clouds will clear, allowing it to become hot and humid Thursday. More severe storms are possible Thursday evening into the overnight.
Thousands remain without power in wake of Wednesday night's storms
Thousands of homes and businesses remained without power across southern Minnesota on Thursday morning, in the wake of severe storms that brought damaging winds, flooding rain, hail and a few reports of possible tornadoes.