Weather and Climate News

Sunday showers at times, with a thunderstorm also possible; a shot at 90 later this week
Northwestern Minnesota and most of west-central Minnesota will have a beautiful and dry Sunday.  The remainder of Minnesota plus western Wisconsin will have periods of showers, with a few embedded thunderstorms also possible. Intermittent showers and the chance of thunderstorms will linger in many areas overnight Sunday night and into Monday. The National Oceanic and…
Some showers and t-storms at times on Sunday; a shot at 90 next week?
Most of us made it through the bulk of Saturday without getting rained on. We probably won’t be as lucky on Sunday; there are some off and on showers and thunderstorms in the Sunday forecast. So it goes in Minnesota during June. Rain and thunder prospects Areas of rain, with embedded thunderstorms, will spread across…
Shower and t-storm chances increase late Saturday; Thursday tornado recap
This is our first Saturday of astronomical summer.  Sunsets are late this time of year and there are a lot of outdoor activities. Thankfully, the thunderstorm chances hold off until later today across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. On to the details. Shower and thunderstorm chances Northwestern and west-central Minnesota will have the best chance…
It may seem like summer started weeks ago, but it didn't. It starts today! The days are also going to get shorter from here on out. This time of year is the height of severe weather.
Shower/t-storm chances Friday and this weekend, but many dry hours too
The atmosphere will remain unsettled over Minnesota and Wisconsin right into the weekend. Showers and thunderstorms are expected at times, but there'll be many dry hours between bouts of rain.
Tornado, storms cause damage in southwestern Minnesota
Strong winds, heavy rain, hail and at least one tornado damaged a turkey barn and outbuildings, brought down tree branches and flooded streets in southwestern Minnesota.
Feeling summery Friday through Sunday, with showers and storms at times
Astronomical summer begins at 10:54 a.m. CDT on Friday. It’ll feel summery, with dew points rising to the upper 50s to lower 60s Friday afternoon.  If you have outdoor plans during this first weekend of astronomical summer, keep in mind that we aren’t expecting any all-day rains. Temperature trends Minnesota highs will be mainly in…