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Weather and Climate News

Thousands without power in wake of severe storms; tornadoes cause damage in west metro

Thousands without power in wake of severe storms; tornadoes cause damage in west metro

Severe storms swept across much of central and southern Minnesota from Saturday evening into early Sunday, prompting tornado warnings and knocking out power to thousands of homes and businesses.
by Andrew Krueger, Todd Melby, Jaylan Sims and Nicole Ki

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Severe weather risk for Saturday night: threat for large hail, tornadoes and strong winds

Severe weather risk for Saturday night: threat for large hail, tornadoes and strong winds

Severe storms are expected Saturday night, bringing threats of hail, high winds, and tornadoes. While the severe risk diminishes Sunday, isolated strong storms remain possible as slightly drier air filters in.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Heat index soars for Saturday; threat of severe storms

Heat index soars for Saturday; threat of severe storms

Another weekend of heat and humidity is on the way as temperatures and dew points rise with a warm front lifting north. The steamy setup could fuel strong to severe thunderstorms, with another round of severe weather possible.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Defense Department will stop providing crucial satellite weather data

Defense Department will stop providing crucial satellite weather data

Hurricane forecasters rely on weather data collected and processed by Department of Defense satellites. That data will no longer be available as of Monday, June 30.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Hot and humid weekend brings potential for severe storms

Hot and humid weekend brings potential for severe storms

Several rounds of thunderstorms are possible in the region from Friday night through Sunday. Some storms may be capable of damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado. It will also be rather steamy.
by Brandon Weatherz

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Another June soaker: Who saw the most rainfall?

Another June soaker: Who saw the most rainfall?

Another round of heavy June rain swept across Minnesota this week, bringing impressive totals to parts of the state. We’ll also take a closer look at the latest drought conditions report.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mainly dry Friday before a steamy, stormy first half of the weekend

Mainly dry Friday before a steamy, stormy first half of the weekend

Friday should be mostly dry with decreasing afternoon clouds. More storms are possible over the weekend, some could be strong to severe. It will also be humid. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Tornado watch until 8 p.m. for southeastern Minnesota

Tornado watch until 8 p.m. for southeastern Minnesota

Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue across southeastern Minnesota Thursday evening, with a tornado watch in effect until 8 p.m. Skies will gradually clear through the day on Friday, bringing dry conditions and some sunshine, though temperatures will remain below average.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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More rain Thursday before a dry Friday

More rain Thursday before a dry Friday

We’ll have another round of showers and thunder for Thursday that should wrap up by the evening. Friday will be mostly dry with decreasing clouds before a steamy and unsettled weekend.  
by Sven Sundgaard

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Flood watch through early Thursday with more rain coming

Flood watch through early Thursday with more rain coming

We get somewhat of a break this evening and overnight from heavy rain in the Twin Cities. More rain is on the way Thursday ahead of a steamy weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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