Weather and Climate News

How to stay safe and cool in extreme heat
As temperatures rise above 100 in many places around the U.S., Kristina Dahl of the Union of Concerned Scientists explains warning signs for heat-related illnesses and tips for staying cool.
Numerous severe storms expected to hit Minnesota Wednesday
Minnesota sees another hazy day Tuesday, with a few storms possible. A much heavier rain targets southern Minnesota on Wednesday, along with a significant chance for severe weather.
A disturbance moving across Minnesota Tuesday will bring a couple showers and storms, while also drawing more smoke back into the Arrowhead.
The quiet weather pattern of the past couple days changes midweek when a strong storm brings both a heavy rain potential and the risk for severe weather.
Although conditions improve somewhat Monday, smoke from wildfires in Canada keep much of the state hazy, while highs stay in the 80s.