Weather and Climate News

Rain-free in most areas until Memorial Day; life jacket reminder
Two out of the three days this holiday weekend will be good for outdoor activities.  You might want to have a “plan B” for outdoor events on Memorial Day. On to the details. Temperature trends Saturday afternoon highs will be in the 60s across most of northern and central Minnesota, with some lower 70s in…
Some rain Friday and Monday, but a dry weekend; hurricane season outlook
Saturday and Sunday look dry in most areas, but far northern Minnesota could see a passing sprinkle on Saturday. Periods of rain are expected in most areas on Memorial Day.
Rivers rising in waterlogged central U.S.; more rain to come
Waterlogged parts of the central U.S. braced Wednesday for more rain, following days of severe storms that have battered Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma and caused at least three deaths.
Lingering showers Wednesday; clearing skies Thursday
The next weather system from the southwest will begin to dampen southern Minnesota Thursday night. Models indicate that rain is likely for southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities area from Thursday night into Friday morning.
Climate Cast LIVE with Paul Huttner
The May edition of Climate Cast LIVE on MPR News Presents, hosted by MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner