Weather and Climate News

Trapped under high pressure: Air quality alert through Saturday
Under the influence of high pressure, we’ll enjoy cooler air and abundant sunshine to end the work week. Highs will reach the mid to upper 70s with comfortable dew points in the 40s and 50s. Despite the pleasant weather, an air quality alert remains in effect through Saturday.
High pressure brings lots of sun, cooler air and smoke
Surface high pressure out of Canada has brought cooler, dry and sunny air but also smoke and poor air quality. We’ll see dry weather until early next week when isolated thunder chances return. 
Minnesota team assists flood rescue and recovery efforts in Texas
Over the past several weeks, rescuers from all over the country have helped Texas sort through destruction after floods swept through the state. A rescue team from Minnesota was part of that effort and is now back home after a 16-day mission.
What to know about air quality alerts and how to protect your health
Wildfires in Canada are impacting the skies over Minnesota. Here’s what to know when an air quality alert is issued and how to stay healthy amid smoky skies and unhealthy air.
Dew points fall Wednesday as high pressure pushes in; a few showers south
Muggy air lingers in southern Minnesota where showers will dissipate Wednesday morning. Highs will be mostly in the 70s Wednesday with dew points continuing their fall as high pressure settles in. 
8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Hawaii
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East, sending tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. No substantial damage has been reported so far, but authorities warned people away from shorelines and said the risk could last more than a day. 
Air quality alert for all of Minnesota through Saturday
A northerly wind flow will send multiple waves of Canadian wildfire smoke into Minnesota for the next few days. Air quality will reach the unhealthy range for most of Minnesota.