Weather and Climate News

August 30, 2019 9:26 AM

A State Fair tradition: The Minnesota weather quiz

For the 23rd year in a row, Mark Seeley will be quizzing folks on weather headlines of the past year. Have you been paying attention? Take the quiz yourself here.

by Tom Crann and Sara Porter

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August 30, 2019 9:05 AM

Hurricane Dorian grows into Category 4 storm as it heads toward Bahamas, U.S.

The National Hurricane Center says that because Hurricane Dorian is projected to slow down and turn northward as it approaches the Florida coast, "it is too soon to determine when or where the highest surge and winds will occur."

by Sasha Ingber

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August 30, 2019 8:02 AM

It's not your imagination, it's been a cooler than usual August

More than half of the days in August have produced cooler than normal temperatures. But despite the cooler than normal readings for the state, Minnesota did not report the nation’s lowest temperature even once during the month.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 29, 2019 4:14 PM

Hurricane Dorian expected to hit Florida coast with 130 mph winds on Labor Day

"There is an increasing likelihood of life-threatening storm surge along portions of the Florida east coast" on Labor Day weekend, the National Hurricane Center says.

by Bill Chappell and Richard Gonzales

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August 29, 2019 3:03 PM

Hurricane Dorian to Category 4? Forecast tracks still uncertain

Forecast models still shifting on Dorian’s possible track

by Paul Huttner

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August 29, 2019 10:35 AM

A breezy Thursday afternoon; northern Minn. could see a passing sprinkle

Our Thursday afternoon will be breezy with plenty of sun in most areas. Parts of northern Minnesota could see a passing sprinkle. Florida, meanwhile, is bracing for Hurricane Dorian.

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August 29, 2019 6:41 AM

A breezy Thursday, some areas could see a morning shower/t-storm

It’ll be another breezy day, with a chance of a morning shower or thunderstorm. This afternoon looks mostly sunny.

by Ron Trenda

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August 28, 2019 1:57 PM

Florida governor declares state of emergency as Hurricane Dorian moves north

In the next four days, Dorian's winds could top 115 mph — making it a Category 3 storm — the National Hurricane Center says.

by Bill Chappell

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August 28, 2019 7:26 AM

Pleasant Wednesday; some showers Wednesday night

Wednesday will be pleasant with thinning clouds north of the metro area. Winds will be gusty. Showers are likely for northern and possibly east central Minnesota Wednesday night into Thursday morning before dry weather returns for the rest of the week.

by Bill Endersen