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June 25, 2021 5:35 PM

It's dry. Who has the best chance of rain this weekend?

We’re in a drought and looking for rain. Here’s a look at our weekend rain opportunities as well as temperature trends into next week and beyond.

by Ron Trenda

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June 25, 2021 9:23 AM

Lower humidity heading into the weekend

The weekend brings some chances for needed rain, although amounts are likely to stay low for most. The forecast indicates a return to hot and dry by the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

by Nicole Mitchell

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June 25, 2021 6:53 AM

Most of the state stays dry again Friday

Rain chances stay limited Friday, with most of Minnesota seeing warm weather and sunny skies.

by Nicole Mitchell

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June 25, 2021 4:00 AM

Minnesota crops showing drought stress at a crucial time

Conditions are dry all across Minnesota. Severe drought is spreading into the northwest and south. Crops are showing signs of stress, and without widespread rains over the next few weeks, crops will continue to deteriorate.

by Dan Gunderson

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June 24, 2021 6:20 PM

Drought update and a look at rain chances

The latest drought report shows more of Minnesota in drought now, and some areas have serious drought conditions. We have an update on that, plus your weekend forecast.

by Ron Trenda

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June 24, 2021 2:00 PM

Weekend forecast: near-normal temps; shower/thunder chances

We’ll enjoy typical June temps this weekend. Some of us will also see some needed rain, but we’ll have many dry hours too.

by Ron Trenda

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June 24, 2021 7:59 AM

Drought now covers 75 percent of Minnesota; rain chances limited

June should be Minnesota’s wettest month, but it’s been dry and so much hotter than average that the heat has accelerated drought conditions. The newest data shows dramatic changes just within the past week.

by Nicole Mitchell

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June 24, 2021 7:05 AM

Southeastern Minnesota sees a severe weather risk Thursday

A cold front making its way across Minnesota is causing big weather contrasts around the state and brings a chance for strong storms to southeastern Minnesota.

by Nicole Mitchell

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June 23, 2021 6:20 PM

Wednesday heated up. Scattered stormy periods coming.

Look for thunderstorms Wednesday evening and then overnight from northern Minnesota southeastward into central Minnesota and northern Wisconsin. Thursday’s strong storms should be mainly in southeastern Minnesota.

by Bill Endersen