Weather and Climate News

Weekend forecast: Friday p.m. storms, then mainly quiet
Clusters of thunderstorms are expected to spread across Minnesota and western Wisconsin Friday afternoon and evening. A few severe thunderstorms are possible. We have details on that, plus your forecast for Saturday and Sunday.
Needed rain Friday is the start of a more active weather pattern
Minnesota sees a few opportunities for rain over the next week, beginning with storms Friday that could bring the best chance for both soaking rain and severe weather. Behind that storm, temperatures plunge then rebound quickly.
Much of Minnesota sees soaking rain Friday
A potent storm moves across Minnesota Friday bringing needed rain but also the risk for severe weather.
Half of Minnesota is now in extreme drought, but rain is on the way
Hot and dry weather continue to deepen Minnesota’s drought situation. A pattern change could make a dent in the drought over the next week, starting with a potent storm that hits the state Friday.
Minnesota faces another day of heat and high humidity Thursday, before the weather pattern finally starts to change.
Hazy, hot and humid through Friday
Heat and humidity persist through Friday. Cooler and much less humid by Saturday.