Weather and Climate News

Excessive heat persists
Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories Monday and Tuesday. There is little chance of rain ahead. Temperatures cool off by the weekend slightly.
Heat dome set to double the Twin Cities' 90-degree days this week
This week's heat wave will quickly close the gap between this year's slow start and a more typical summer, adding several more 90-degree days in just one week.
Tornado near Detroit Lakes leaves mess to clean up, as well as opportunities for scammers
The EF-2 tornado that hit earlier this week near Detroit Lakes has left damage and debris in its wake. Minnesota state officials warn that extreme weather events can bring scam contractors looking to turn a profit, and residents should be cautious about signing contracts.
Heat advisory issued for the Twin Cities
An extended stretch of heat is encompassing the Upper Midwest with extreme heat warnings and heat advisories in place. Several days of hot and humid weather ahead.
Hot, dry weekend on the way across Minnesota
Apart from a very few showers in the coming days, the weather story is all about a developing heat wave. While the air will be drier than during the hot spell a few weeks ago, there’s still an intense risk of heat exhaustion.
Final round of storms before a large stretch of summer heat arrives
Parts of Minnesota are gearing up for one final round of scattered thunderstorms before a prolonged stretch of hot, dry summer weather settles across the region.
Extreme heat Sunday into next week across Minnesota
There could be a couple of raindrops later Friday into early Saturday but the looming story is the heat next week across Minnesota.
Minnesota drought conditions mostly unchanged despite recent rains
Drought conditions remain largely entrenched across parts of central and western Minnesota, according to this week’s latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. While recent rainfall has been beneficial for many areas, it just wasn’t enough.