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Weather and Climate News

Surface high pressure brings drier, calmer weather

Surface high pressure brings drier, calmer weather

High pressure is bringing sunshine and dry weather after some early fog. Temperatures will be above normal through Thursday, but much cooler air arrives this weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Southern Minnesota soaked: 2 months of rain in just days

Southern Minnesota soaked: 2 months of rain in just days

Southern Minnesota was soaked over the weekend as a series of slowly moving storm systems dumped multiple inches of rain across the region, with some areas receiving the equivalent of two months worth of precipitation in just a few days.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Waseca County surveying flood damage

Waseca County surveying flood damage

Waseca County expects to declare a disaster emergency Tuesday morning.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Continued showers keep flood watch active into early Monday

Continued showers keep flood watch active into early Monday

Continued showers will keep a flood watch active into early Monday, but the rain is expected to taper off later in the day. Drier conditions and sunshine are forecast to return by Monday afternoon, bringing some relief after a really soggy stretch.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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More severe weather shakes already tight affordable housing market

More severe weather shakes already tight affordable housing market

Severe weather events in recent months have damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes, displacing many Minnesotans. And in a state where there’s already a shortage of affordable housing, it’s becoming more difficult for those displaced from their homes to find places to stay — especially during an emergency.
by Hannah Yang

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Flood watch issued ahead of Sunday night rainfall

Flood watch issued ahead of Sunday night rainfall

Heavy rain is expected to return late Sunday night, prompting a flood watch for portions of the state. Another round of showers and thunderstorms will move through the area, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall and possibly severe weather. Flash flooding, gusty winds, and localized downpours will be the main concerns heading into Monday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Hurricane Erin downgraded to Category 3 storm

Hurricane Erin downgraded to Category 3 storm

Heavy rain is still expected across the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, with rainfall of up to 8 inches in some areas.
by The Associated Press

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Heavy rains and flash flooding drench parts of the state

Heavy rains and flash flooding drench parts of the state

Heavy rains continue to pour across the state, with rainfall amounts between 3-5 inches triggering flash flooding in several areas. More rain is expected later Sunday, some of which could be heavy and accompanied by gusty winds.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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