Weather and Climate News

September 4, 2021 3:03 PM

Stunned by Ida, the Northeast begins to recover and worry about the next storm

At least 49 people are confirmed dead, and in some areas the search for the missing continues. Residents digging out from the wreckage are asking whether the region is prepared for the next storm.

by Joe Hernandez, Hansi Lo Wang and Brian Mann

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September 4, 2021 2:43 PM

Cleanup boats on scene of large Gulf oil spill following Ida

The U.S. Coast Guard said Saturday that cleanup crews are responding to a sizable oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Ida.

by The Associated Press

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September 4, 2021 12:26 PM

As flood alerts lit up phones in the northeast U.S., did 'warning fatigue' set in?

Cell phones pulsed with urgent warnings of catastrophic flooding as the storm's fury approached New York City. A barrage of other alerts lit up phone screens, too — prompting some to wonder if people were just too inundated with warnings to take the threat seriously.

by The Associated Press

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September 4, 2021 10:15 AM

Dry Labor Day weekend in many areas; Warmest meteorological summer

Our Labor Day weekend weather looks pleasant overall. Some spots could see a passing shower or thunderstorm. We take a look at the week ahead and a look back at the warm summer of 2021.

by Ron Trenda

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September 4, 2021 7:08 AM

Temps rebound Saturday; shower chance northern Minnesota

Are you ready for some pleasant weather? Saturday is looking pretty nice!

by Ron Trenda

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September 3, 2021 5:31 PM

Above average Labor Day weekend forecast

Labor Day is the unofficial last day of summer for many in Minnesota. The weekend looks better than average across the state.

by Paul Huttner

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September 3, 2021 1:44 PM

Our soaking rains are easing drought across much of Minnesota

Heavy soaking rainfall the past 2 weeks has eased drought conditions in central and southern Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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September 3, 2021 12:00 PM

The 25th annual MPR State Fair Weather Quiz

It’s time once again to test how much you know about Minnesota weather and climate.

by Tom Crann and Mark Seeley

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September 3, 2021 8:59 AM

Sunshine returns for the holiday weekend

Rain moves out Friday, but fog and drizzle stick around for much of the state. By Saturday, however, sunshine returns and the holiday weekend is looking pleasant.

by Nicole Mitchell