Weather and Climate News

NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until midnight for a large part of Minnesota. The watch zone includes the northern parts of the Twin Cities metro area. 
Periods of severe weather possible through Thursday
A potent storm is bringing everything from severe weather to extreme heat across Minnesota.  Behind the system, temperatures return closer to average for the weekend.
Dangerous heat and severe weather Wednesday
A summer storm is bringing both high heat and humidity into Minnesota and creating widespread showers and storms, some of which are severe.
Two severe storm waves likely in Minnesota Tuesday and Wednesday
Forecast models suggest two likely storm waves across the Upper Midwest tonight and Wednesday. The stronger storms may pack damaging winds and large hail.
Tuesday’s weather stays fairly quiet before a storm system brings in more heat, humidity and the risk of severe weather by Wednesday.
Warm and humid weather continues, with only an isolated chance for showers and storms, especially in southern Minnesota. Storms, including possible severe weather, target northwestern Minnesota late Tuesday.
Strong storms ripped through northeast Minnesota Monday afternoon. The Lake Vermillion area appears to be hard hit with down trees and power lines.
The steamy summer of 2020 continues for Minnesota. Scattered storms will dump locally heavy rainfall. A fresher air mass blows in Friday.