Weather and Climate News

New Jersey declares state of emergency as nor’easter approaches
A nor'easter is churning up the East Coast, prompting New Jersey to declare a state of emergency. Another storm has struck farther south with some heavy rain and flooding. New Jersey's declaration allows emergency services to activate as needed.
Breezy conditions and passing showers expected
Rain showers return to the forecast as a cold front moves through the region, bringing breezy winds and cooler air. Temperatures will dip to start the week, with several chances for rain expected in the days ahead.
Blustery and cloudy conditions developing by Sunday
A cold front approaching from the west will bring increasing winds, thickening cloud cover, and the chance for scattered showers by Sunday.
Windy weekend ahead with increasing rain chances
Dry and breezy conditions are expected Saturday, leading to elevated fire weather concerns across portions of western and central Minnesota. Rain chances return late tonight and continue into Sunday.
La Niña returns: What it could mean for Minnesota’s winter
The Climate Prediction Center has officially issued a La Niña advisory, signaling that cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures have returned to the eastern Pacific.
1 year after hurricanes Helene and Milton, Minnesota transplants rebuild in Florida
Thursday marked one year since Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida’s west coast — just two weeks after being hit by Hurricane Helene. MPR News checked in with two former Minnesotans this week who stayed in Florida and rode out the storms.
High pressure brings sunshine before more rain chances Sunday
The sunny skies are back Friday and Saturday as high pressure settles back in. A system will bring rain chances Sunday, which may be the start of a more active pattern. 
First freeze dates delayed by nearly a month over 5 decades
Fall temperatures are rising across the United States. As a result, the season’s first freeze is now arriving weeks later — in some places, even over a month later than it did in the past.
Drought quadruples in size across Minnesota in the past week
After eliminating drought in the state in mid-July, drought crept back into northern Minnesota last week and has expanded significantly in the past seven days.