Weather and Climate News

July 25, 2021 4:59 PM

Wildfires merge in California, burn more homes

California's largest wildfire merged with a smaller blaze and destroyed homes in remote areas with limited access for firefighters, as numerous other fires gained strength and threatened property across the U.S. West.

by The Associated Press

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July 25, 2021 10:35 AM

Highs in the 90s linger into midweek; a look back at the mega-rain of July 25, 2020

Highs in the 90s will be with us for a few days. We have details on that, plus a look at rising dew points from Monday into Wednesday.

by Ron Trenda

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July 25, 2021 7:08 AM

A bright and hot Sunday; comfortable dew points

Many spots will top 90 Sunday afternoon, but dew points will be reasonable. We have your forecast details.

by Ron Trenda

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July 24, 2021 5:58 PM

Storms bring needed rain to northern Minnesota - but also spark new wildfire

Storms dropped much-needed rain on Minnesota's Superior National Forest. But the rain wasn't enough to break the ongoing drought conditions — and the storms also brought lightning that sparked at least one new wildfire.

by Andrew Krueger

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July 24, 2021 5:55 PM

90s for several days; comfortable dew points on Sunday

Heat and the humidity are both important when talking about comfort. We have a look at your Sunday forecast and the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda

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July 24, 2021 10:30 AM

Recap of overnight rain totals, plus a look at hot weekend temps

Who saw the soaking rains Friday night? We have the details, plus a look at hot temps this weekend and early next week.

by Ron Trenda

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July 24, 2021 7:04 AM

A hot Saturday, with dew points falling during the afternoon

We’ll start out steamy, but dew points will be falling this afternoon. We have the forecast details.

by Ron Trenda

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July 23, 2021 10:18 PM

Storms down trees, power lines in northern Minnesota; Ely festival canceled

Severe storms that swept across parts of northern Minnesota on Friday evening downed trees and forced the cancellation of Ely's annual Blueberry/Art Festival. More storms overnight left more than 12,000 customers without power early Saturday morning.

by MPR News Staff

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July 23, 2021 6:16 PM

Forest Service lifts one BWCA closure order; other parts of wilderness remain closed

Officials are lifting the Boundary Waters closure order related to the Delta Lake fire east of Ely. A much larger closure order remains in effect north of Ely because of concerns about wildfires burning in Ontario.

by Andrew Krueger