Weather and Climate News

More spotty storms Friday then a warm, mostly dry weekend
Look for more spotty thunderstorms Friday with a mix of clouds and sun. The weekend will be mainly dry and very warm. More stormy and hot weather is on tap for next week.
Severe storm potential Thursday and Friday
Humidity is remarkably higher as of late morning Thursday, compared to the same time the day before. Central Minnesota is the most prone for wind damage Thursday. This rolls out of here by early Friday morning. Onto the weekend, friends! We made it!
Drought conditions worsen across Minnesota
Minnesota's drought situation took another step in the wrong direction this week, with the latest drought monitor showing expanding dry conditions and the expanding of severe drought in southwestern Minnesota.
Spotty to scattered rain, thunder chances through Friday
We’ll have some additional chances at spotty to scattered shower and thunderstorm development through Friday. The weekend is shaping up to be mainly dry and very warm.
Tornado Watch, three rounds of strong storms ahead
After a quieter daytime Wednesday, strong thunderstorms impact southwestern Minnesota late tonight. More thunderstorms are here through Friday. The weekend looks pleasant, with some 90s here next week.
Dry for most Wednesday ahead of increasing thunder chances
Most of Minnesota will remain dry Wednesday with high clouds increasing. Scattered storms move into western Minnesota Wednesday evening. Storm chances increase statewide into Thursday and Friday.
Storm chances increase for Wednesday and Thursday
Minnesota is about to trade sunshine for storm chances as a more active weather pattern settles into the Upper Midwest. While a few storms could become severe, the bigger story may be the opportunity for widespread, beneficial rainfall as meteorological summer gets underway.
High pressure brings sunshine Tuesday ahead of late-week thunder chances
High pressure brings abundant sunshine for Tuesday into the start of Wednesday. We’re still tracking hopeful rain, thunder chances for Wednesday night into Thursday, Friday.
Tracking stormy weather's return later week
Rain was really split across the state last weekend. We have a more active rainy pattern ahead from late this Wednesday until Friday.
Spotty showers Monday with better chances later this week
The pattern remains very warm with temperatures averaging 5 to 10 degrees above normal through the week. We’ll have spotty showers Monday with better chances later in the week.