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Weather and Climate News

Hopeful signs for much needed Minnesota rainfall over the next 10 days

Hopeful signs for much needed Minnesota rainfall over the next 10 days

Our record heat and very dry air masses give way to rainfall chances through the next 10 days. It may not be enough to quench the whole state, but many areas could see at least a couple inches of rain through next week.
by Paul Huttner

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Heat, fire danger linger Tuesday; rain, cooler temps on the way

Heat, fire danger linger Tuesday; rain, cooler temps on the way

Rinse and repeat. Another hot, breezy day with critical fire conditions, especially in western Minnesota. We are on track for a shift toward cooler weather and needed rain by late week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Northeast Minnesota wildfires burn out of control, over 20,000 acres scorched

Northeast Minnesota wildfires burn out of control, over 20,000 acres scorched

Fire crews are contending with another day of volatile fire conditions in northeast Minnesota on Tuesday, as they continue to battle large wildfires that have burned more than 20,000 acres and dozens of structures.
by Dan Kraker and Kirsti Marohn

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Crews continue battling wildfire near Brimson, at least 3 homes and cabins burned

Crews continue battling wildfire near Brimson, at least 3 homes and cabins burned

The Camp House Fire near Brimson has grown to 750 acres as of Monday morning. It was zero-percent contained as crews worked on the ground and from the air to douse the flames. Meanwhile, another large wildfire started Monday just a few miles away.
by Dan Kraker and Andrew Krueger

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Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuations of homes, cabins in northeast Minnesota

Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuations of homes, cabins in northeast Minnesota

A fast-moving wildfire fueled by tinder-dry conditions and gusty winds prompted the evacuation of homes and cabins northeast of Duluth on Sunday. It was one of at least two large wildfires in Minnesota on Sunday.
by Andrew Krueger and Dan Kraker

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Red flag warning in effect: Hot, dry, and windy conditions

Red flag warning in effect: Hot, dry, and windy conditions

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue to grip the region, with highs soaring into the 80s and 90s—more typical of June than early May. The heat, combined with low humidity and strong southerly winds, has prompted red flag warnings across much of the state.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mother nature delivers record warmth for Mother's Day

Mother nature delivers record warmth for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is shaping up to be a scorcher, with summer-like heat surging across Minnesota. Temperatures are expected to climb into the 80s and 90s, potentially breaking long-standing records in several cities. Alongside the heat, low humidity and strong southerly winds will create critical fire weather conditions, prompting red flag warnings across most of the state.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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