Weather and Climate News

Weekend forecast: Less humid; warm Saturday, hot Sunday
Better weather is on tap for the weekend. Saturday will be our most pleasant day in over a week, then temperatures ramp up a bit on Sunday. We have your weekend forecast details.
Cold front brings some relief to Minnesota's hot and humid trend
A cold front moving across the state Friday will finally bring a slight break in the recent heat wave that has gripped Minnesota. Meanwhile, rain prospects stay slim as drought conditions increase across the state.
A cold front breaks the heat for much of Minnesota Friday
A cold front moving across Minnesota is bringing showers and storms, but also cooler and much drier air. But southeastern Minnesota won’t see the front clear through until evening, making Friday another hot and humid day with some lingering 90s.
Drought: 100% of Minnesota now 'abnormally dry'
Our hot, dry weather pattern is causing drought to rapidly expand across Minnesota.
It's not over yet: Dangerously hot and humid for much of Minnesota Thursday
The string of 90-degree days across Minnesota continues for an eighth consecutive day Thursday, and with the humidity climbing in recent days, much of the state will see the heat index go dangerously high. Stay hydrated and take it easy if you’re outdoors today.
Heat wave day 7: 90-degree streak likely hits 9 days by Friday
Wednesday marks the seventh day in a row of 90-degree heat in the Twin Cities and most of southern, central and western Minnesota. That’s the longest streak of 90-degree days on record before June 15 in the Twin Cities.
Minnesota's heat wave is poised to set more records
Minnesota finally sees a break in the heat by the weekend, but not before the current hot spell sets more records. Meanwhile, rain chances stay limited for much of the state.