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Weather and Climate News

Second flood surge moving down Minnesota River

Second flood surge moving down Minnesota River

Minnesota's complex watersheds and spring melt patterns create flood forecasting challenges.
by Paul Huttner

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60s arrive Wednesday; how to become a Skywarn weather spotter

60s arrive Wednesday; how to become a Skywarn weather spotter

Finally! Thermometers across southern Minnesota will push past the 60-degree mark Wednesday afternoon. The last time the Twin Cities hit 60 degrees? More than five months ago, on Oct. 22. A “thermal ribbon” works across southern Minnesota Wednesday afternoon. Snow cover keeps temperatures somewhat in check up north. Wednesday looks like the warmest day for the next week or…
by Paul Huttner

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Ice jams: Destructive, hard to predict, tough to prevent

Ice jams: Destructive, hard to predict, tough to prevent

They're unpredictable; they're tough to address; and they can have significant impacts. As ice on rivers and creeks melts, cracks and otherwise breaks up, it can build up against natural bends in the waterway or structures -- like bridges or piers -- jutting into it as the water flows downstream.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Warming trend kicks in as rivers swell

Warming trend kicks in as rivers swell

Thermometers are pushing higher this week. So are most area rivers. The Mississippi River in St. Paul continues to rise and swallow Harriet Island. Check the latest river levels and forecast here. Warming trend kicks in Three factors combine to push temperatures higher Tuesday and Wednesday. Our sun angle and intensity this week is equal to mid-September.…
by Paul Huttner

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How prepared are Minnesota's nuclear plants for a flood?

How prepared are Minnesota's nuclear plants for a flood?

Minnesota's two nuclear plants at Prairie Island and Monticello are both built along the Mississippi River, which is rising.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Flash floods on some Minnesota rivers; flood prep along others

Flash floods on some Minnesota rivers; flood prep along others

Ice jams caused flash flooding along some Minnesota rivers over the weekend, while sandbagging efforts continued along others as water levels kept rising.
by MPR News Staff

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Update on river flooding; Thursday looks drier now

Update on river flooding; Thursday looks drier now

I like the newest computer model info! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Global Forecast System model shows that rainfall Wednesday night and Thursday will be pass mostly to our south: The color chart to the right of the loop refers to the precipitation rate (mm per hour), not to the total amount of rain…
by Ron Trenda

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