Weather and Climate News

Areas of thunderstorms into Saturday evening, severe weather is possible
Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected in Minnesota and western Wisconsin the remainder of Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. A few severe thunderstorms are possible. Sunday looks quiet.
Severe storms bring large hail, damaging winds to parts of Minnesota
Severe thunderstorms brought large hail and damaging winds to a wide swath of central Minnesota from Saturday morning into the afternoon hours — with more severe storms moving across southern Minnesota in the evening hours.
Tornado watch until 4 p.m. Saturday includes Twin Cities metro
This will be an active weather day in portions of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Be weather-aware today and tonight. We have an update on the severe weather potential.
Enhanced severe weather risk through Saturday evening
Be weather-aware this Saturday and Saturday evening. We have the latest on the severe weather potential.
Louisiana braces for 'life-altering' Hurricane Ida
Residents across Louisiana's coast Saturday were taking one last day to prepare for what is being described as a “life-altering” Hurricane Ida which is expected to bring winds as high as 140 mph when it slams ashore.
Scattered Friday thunderstorms; Sunday will be driest weekend day
We’ll have thunderstorms at times through Friday night. A severe thunderstorm is possible. We have details on that, plus a look at weekend thunder chances.
Climatologist: Fast rain may cause more problems than help
It may be pouring rain in parts of central Minnesota and the southern part of the state. But we may be getting too much too fast, and it might not be enough to help us get out of the drought.