Weather and Climate News

September 14, 2019 6:59 AM

Alaska villages run dry and residents worry 'if this is our future of no water'

The remote community of Nanwalek on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula is accessible only by boat or floatplane. Now, it's running out of water due to lack of rainfall and a low snowpack.

by Renee Gross

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September 13, 2019 5:57 PM

Strong storms possible late Saturday; turning warmer

A raw September Friday will give way to warmer temperatures for the weekend and especially Monday and Tuesday. Look for strong and possibly severe storms later on Saturday.

by Bill Endersen

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September 13, 2019 8:44 AM

Incredible rainfall totals this week in parts of Minn. and Wis.

Friday will be a bad hair day as gusty winds continue. Northern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin have the best chance of showers, with a passing sprinkle possible elsewhere. We map out this week’s incredible rain totals in southern Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin, and look ahead to the weekend.

by Ron Trenda

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September 12, 2019 7:50 PM

South Dakota flooding prompts evacuations, school closures

Madison Police Sgt. Aaron Talich says up to 30 homes were evacuated Thursday morning.

by The Associated Press

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September 12, 2019 6:19 PM

Thursday storms settling down; cool and breezy Friday coming

Thursday strong thunderstorms with heavy rain have been weakening. Cool and breezy weather with widely scattered showers on tap for Friday. Then a weekend warmup.

by Bill Endersen

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September 12, 2019 2:19 PM

Tornado Watch issued through Thursday evening

A tornado watch has been issued for areas including south central and southeastern Minnesota until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday.

by Bill Endersen

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September 12, 2019 2:18 PM

How bad will this winter be in Minnesota? Could go either way

Farmers' Almanac is predicting one heck of a winter. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is putting out a neutral forecast. And then there’s that blob in the Pacific Ocean that could influence weather patterns.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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September 12, 2019 9:06 AM

Too much rain! Flash flood watch until 7 p.m.

Periods of rain and thunderstorms will continue across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin into Thursday evening. Some severe thunderstorms will be possible, especially in southern Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin.

by Ron Trenda

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September 12, 2019 6:28 AM

Flash flood watch until 7 p.m.; periods of rain and thunderstorms

Periods of rain will continue Thursday and Thursday evening, with heavy rain and flash flooding possible. A few severe thunderstorms are also possible.

by Ron Trenda