Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists Ben Cathey, Sven Sundgaard and Mandy Thalhuber.

MPR News brings you the latest weather outlook, across all of Minnesota, so you can be better prepared for your day.

July 13, 2026 1:33 PM

Worrisome smoke, high heat this week across Minnesota

We’re in the low to mid-90s all across Minnesota this week. The Arrowhead on Monday is having one of its hottest days ever recorded with wildfire smoke continuing in the Boundary Waters. There are only a couple of chances of rain through Friday morning.

by Ben Cathey

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July 13, 2026 12:40 PM

Beating the bolt: How technology is getting ahead of lightning

Every second counts when thunderstorms develop. In a warming climate where lightning is expected to become more frequent, having advance notice before the first bolt strikes can make all the difference.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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July 13, 2026 5:37 AM

Excessive heat persists

Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories Monday and Tuesday. There is little chance of rain ahead. Temperatures cool off by the weekend slightly.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 12, 2026 4:46 PM

Heat dome set to double the Twin Cities' 90-degree days this week

This week's heat wave will quickly close the gap between this year's slow start and a more typical summer, adding several more 90-degree days in just one week.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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July 12, 2026 8:45 AM

Scorching stretch ahead: Dangerous heat settles into the Midwest

Summer is turning up the heat across the Upper Midwest, with the hottest stretch of the season arriving Sunday and lasting through Tuesday.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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July 11, 2026 3:19 PM

Heat advisory issued for the Twin Cities

An extended stretch of heat is encompassing the Upper Midwest with extreme heat warnings and heat advisories in place. Several days of hot and humid weather ahead.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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July 11, 2026 8:23 AM

Heat wave moving in: Several days of hot, dry weather ahead

Minnesota is in for several days of hot, humid weather with little relief through midweek.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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July 10, 2026 3:34 PM

Hot, dry weekend on the way across Minnesota

Apart from a very few showers in the coming days, the weather story is all about a developing heat wave. While the air will be drier than during the hot spell a few weeks ago, there’s still an intense risk of heat exhaustion.

by Ben Cathey

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July 10, 2026 5:54 AM

Final round of storms before a large stretch of summer heat arrives

Parts of Minnesota are gearing up for one final round of scattered thunderstorms before a prolonged stretch of hot, dry summer weather settles across the region.

by Mandy Thalhuber