Weather and Climate News

July 19, 2019 10:44 AM

Today will likely be the hottest-feeling day of the year

Hot and humid. Nay, infernal and steaming. Nay, extremely infernal and very boiling. The heat wave hitting the Midwest this week will likely make today the hottest-feeling day of the year with feels-like temperatures surpassing 110 degrees in some parts of the state.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 19, 2019 8:15 AM

One-two weather punch: Dangerous heat, possible severe storms Friday

Parts of Minnesota could see damaging winds, hail and even tornadoes. Meanwhile, an excessive heat warning continues until 10 p.m. across central and southern Minnesota. The good news is relief is on the way.

by Ron Trenda

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July 18, 2019 2:54 PM

Heat advisory: Sticky with scattered storms chances

Our hot humid air mass lingers through Friday. Relief is on the way by Sunday.

by Paul Huttner

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July 18, 2019 8:36 AM

Steamy through Friday; heat advisory for metro, southern MN, western WI

We could see some very scattered showers and thunderstorms Thursday in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with our thunderstorm chances increasing Thursday evening.

by Ron Trenda

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July 18, 2019 6:22 AM

Early morning hail hits south metro

Large hail fell in parts of the Twin Cities metro area around 4:30 a.m. Thursday. Now it will get steamy, with a heat advisory starting at noon.

by Ron Trenda

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July 17, 2019 4:01 PM

Complex weather pattern prompts Twin Cities NWS to send up special balloon launch

The latest models favor storms developing later Wednesday night.

by Paul Huttner

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July 17, 2019 7:52 AM

Flash flood watch: More heavy storms likely Wednesday

There is a slight risk for severe weather in both northern and southern Minnesota. The latest outlook form NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center puts the Twin Cities in the marginal risk zone between areas of slight risk to the north and south.

by Paul Huttner

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July 17, 2019 3:06 AM

Flash flood watch Wednesday night

Flash flood watch issued.

by Paul Huttner

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July 16, 2019 5:42 PM

Tropical cloudbursts: Severe risk Wednesday

Our steamy tropical summer air mass continues to deliver torrential tropical downpours. Tuesday’s fare included another shot of flooding rain. Over 2 inches of rain fell in less than an hour Tuesday afternoon. Street flooding in Minneapolis lit up twitter.

by Paul Huttner