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Showery Monday; hot and rather muggy later this week

Showery Monday; hot and rather muggy later this week

Rain gauges have been busy from Sunday through the overnight into early Monday morning. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport measured 0.62 inches of rain for the 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. while St. Paul’s downtown airport picked up a soggy 1.38 inches. My backyard rain gauge in Minneapolis registered o.44 inches. Rather heavy rain has…
by Bill Endersen

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Monday showers at times, possibly a thunderstorm; a shot at 90 later this week

Monday showers at times, possibly a thunderstorm; a shot at 90 later this week

I’ve heard from several people who have really enjoyed this stretch of days with highs in the 70s. Those of you that like warmer temperatures won’t have to wait very long. Temperature trends Highs will be in the 70s across most of Minnesota Monday afternoon, with 60s to the northeast: Our average high temp is…
by Ron Trenda

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Sunday showers at times, with a thunderstorm also possible; a shot at 90 later this week

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…
by Ron Trenda

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Some showers and t-storms at times on Sunday; a shot at 90 next week?

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…
by Ron Trenda

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Shower and t-storm chances increase late Saturday; Thursday tornado recap

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…
by Ron Trenda

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Summer solstice, tornadoes and other weather news

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.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Shower/t-storm chances Friday and this weekend, but many dry hours too

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.
by Ron Trenda

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Tornado, storms cause damage in southwestern Minnesota

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.
by Associated Press

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