Weather and Climate News

Our weekend weather will be generally pleasant. Some of us may see an April shower, but most of our weekend hours will be dry. We have the weekend forecast details, plus a look at Twin Cities weather extremes for this time of year.
Temperatures will stay closer to average headed into the weekend, with another round of light rain on the way Thursday into Friday.
Most of the state sees the return of temperatures that are closer to average on Thursday, along with chances for light rain and isolated thunderstorms.
At least 6 dead as storms hit Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana
Severe weather was moving through Mississippi and Alabama early Thursday after apparent tornadoes tore through parts of Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana, where six deaths included a trailer factory worker whose body was found a quarter mile from his workplace.
Southern Minnesota celebrates Earth Day Wednesday with some of the warmest weather so far this year. More seasonable and rainy weather returns for the rest of the week.
Minnesota will see a dramatic temperature range this Earth Day, from highs only in the 30s for some areas near Lake Superior to 70s and possibly 80s for southern Minnesota.