Weather and Climate News

As smoke dissipates in Minnesota, health experts urge people to stay aware of air quality
The thick wildfire smoke that choked much of Minnesota earlier in the week has largely dissipated. But while measurements of particulates in the air have receded from record-high levels, the air quality still isn't great across Minnesota.
Weekend forecast: Heat continues, humidity drops
Hot weather will continue in many areas this weekend, but our dew points will drop. We have your weekend forecast details plus a look at Friday night rain chances.
Storms Friday night are not expected to bring enough rain to dent Minnesota’s drought, and the hot, mostly dry weather continues into next week.
Minnesota faces a variety of weather concerns Friday, from dangerously hot conditions to the risk for severe storms.
Drought in Minnesota: How to conserve water at home
Cities across the state enacted watering restrictions that limit lawn and garden water use. Here are some additional ways you can save water on your own.
Weekend forecast: Hot; rain-free during the daylight hours
It’ll be a hot weekend, but dew points will be reasonable in most areas. We have details on that, plus who may see some showers and thunderstorms Friday night.
72% of Minnesota is now in severe drought
The hot, mostly dry conditions forecast through the end of July provide no relief to the dire situation. Water levels are low in many lakes and rivers throughout Minnesota, including at Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.
The smoke in the air has diminished across Minnesota, but under more sunshine much of the state can expect temperatures back in the 90s.
The Western wildfires are affecting people 3,000 miles away
Eastern states have been clouded in a smoky haze for days, and with the smoke comes poor air quality. People far away from the fires aren't ready for the breathing problems the smoke brings.