Weather and Climate News

Consortium, loan announced for Fargo flood project
A $2.75 billion project aimed at protecting Fargo, N.D. and Moorhead, Minn., from chronic flooding is gaining ground. It's getting a $569 million loan from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Weekend forecast: Pleasant Saturday; rain at times on Sunday
We’ll have one dry day and one day with periods of rain this weekend. We have your weekend forecast details, plus a look at the red flag warning for Friday afternoon.
Another day of heat contributes to fire concerns Friday. Then, the recent hot pattern so far this June finally takes a significantly cooler twist, with a storm that could also impact Father’s Day plans.
With hot, dry, and breezy conditions across most of Minnesota Friday, the fire risk goes up once more.
We have an update our Thursday/Thursday night severe weather potential in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin. We also have your weekend forecast details; you might need an umbrella on Father’s Day.
A cold front Thursday brings an elevated severe weather risk, but rain stays limited. Another storm Sunday brings a better rain chance while ushering in the coldest weather so far this month.
A storm system keeps statewide temperatures well above again Thursday, while bringing southeastern Minnesota both a chance for needed rain and an enhanced severe weather risk.