Weather and Climate News

Bob Eustice said 56 cattle were caught up in the Zumbro River near Byron after torrential rain swamped the area late Thursday into early Friday. As of Saturday morning, 30 had been located alive.
U.S. Highway 52 reopens near Pine Island; major flooding reported downstream
U.S. Highway 52 near Pine Island reopened Saturday morning after being closed by flood waters for much of the previous day. Meanwhile downstream, the Zumbro River reached major flood stage at Zumbro Falls.
Hot and humid weekend with a few storms
If you have been looking forward to sweltering weather, then this will be your kind of weekend. And we will throw in a few thunderstorms for good measure. Seriously, though, steamy weather is dangerous for people and pets. Drinking plenty of water can keep you hydrated, but shade, fans and air conditioning are keys to…
Update on our steamy weekend; A Sunday rain chance
This will be our first steamy weekend of 2019. Saturday highs will hit 90 degrees or warmer across much of Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin: Dew point temperatures will reach the steamy 70s in the many areas, which will raise our afternoon heat index values toward 100 degrees. Sunday highs are expected to be…
Steamy weekend; heat safety tips
Rochester, Minn., saw more than a month’s worth of rain overnight Thursday night into early Friday. Their total of almost 5 inches set a new daily rainfall record for June: Since 1 AM this morning, Rochester International Airport has received 4.90" of rain. This makes today the wettest June day and 6th wettest day. This…
Flooding in parts of SE Minnesota; steamy forecast
Portions of southeastern Minnesota saw 4 to 7 inches of rain overnight, which has caused flooding: Very heavy rainfall of 4 to 7 inches has fallen across portions of Dodge, Olmsted, and Fillmore Counties, resulting in flash flooding. If flooding is observed, be prepared to seek higher ground, and remember to NEVER drive through flood…
Shelf cloud pics; steamy weekend ahead
Portions of central and southern Wisconsin have a slight risk or an enhanced risk of severe weather Thursday evening and overnight. Temperatures and dew points ramp up Friday afternoon and it'll be steamy this weekend.