Weather and Climate News

A potent storm system is exiting the state, but not without another potential round of severe weather Thursday. Meanwhile, recent rain has not been enough to help worsening drought conditions in central and northeastern Minnesota.
Skies clear across most of Minnesota Thursday with slightly cooler temperatures. However, occasional storms linger in eastern and southern Minnesota, including a continued severe weather risk.
Tornadoes hit western Minnesota, killing one
A 30-year-old man was killed near Dalton when a tornado destroyed a garage where he was working Wednesday night, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office. Two others suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a hospital.
A tornado in Otter Tail County reportedly killed one person damaged 3 farmsteads. It also produced some of the most photogenic tornado video on record.
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.