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Puddles are seen on a sidewalk after a rain

Strongest storms and severe risk favor afternoon hours

September 20, 2021 8:05 a.m.

By Paul Huttner

Scattered rain and thunder bring local downpours today. A slight risk for severe weather covers Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. The Twin Cities is under a marginal risk.

European model (ECMWF) rainfall forecast

Rainy Monday: Thunder and local downpours, marginal severe risk

September 20, 2021 12:12 a.m.

By Paul Huttner

Monday brings widespread rainfall and some storms to Minnesota. Locally heavy rainfall and some severe weather is possible.

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Thunderstorm chance Sunday night; periods of showers & t-storms on Monday

September 19, 2021 5:55 p.m.

Sunday was summery, but the coming week will bring us much more typical September temps. We’ll have details on that, plus a look at who has the best chance of thunderstorms Sunday evening and overnight Sunday night into Monday.

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A summery and windy Sunday; thundery at times Sun. night and Monday

September 19, 2021 10:20 a.m.

Is this summer’s last hurrah? We have forecast details for Sunday and the week ahead. Leaf-peepers will be interested in the Minnesota fall color map.

A warm Sunday; winds gusting to 30 mph at times

September 19, 2021 6:57 a.m.

Our Sunday weather will be a flashback to summer. We have your forecast details, including who may see some late-day rain.

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Temps and winds ramp up on Sunday

September 18, 2021 5:55 p.m.

Our Saturday weather was delightful. Sunday will be warmer and windier. We have the forecast details, including thunderstorm chances Sunday evening into Monday.

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Delightful Saturday weather; 80s return on Sunday as winds ramp up

September 18, 2021 10:40 a.m.

We’ll enjoy splendid weather this Saturday. Temps will ramp up even more on Sunday. We have your forecast details, including a look at the week ahead.

NWS survey confirms 3 Friday morning tornadoes in south metro

September 18, 2021 7:02 a.m.

A storm survey team from the National Weather Service confirmed that there were 3 tornadoes early Friday morning in the south metro, and another tornado in Sibley county.

Uprooted and downed trees after a severe storm.

Two tornadoes touched down in Dakota County early Friday morning

September 17, 2021 5:51 p.m.

By Paul Huttner

EF ratings for wind speed and data on path length and width will come in Friday evening as the survey teams issue the fuller report.

Sunset sailing on Lake Minnetonka

Spectacular summery weekend; big changes ahead next week

September 17, 2021 5:22 p.m.

By Paul Huttner

We’re soaking up warmth on the last weekend of astronomical summer in Minnesota.