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Frost advisory

Frosty! First frost advisory of the season for parts of northern Minnesota

September 21, 2021 5:17 p.m.

By Paul Huttner

Some of northern Minnesota saw frost Saturday morning. Wednesday’s frost advisory is more widespread.

Rainfall totals Monday

Another soaker: More multi-inch rainfall reports

September 21, 2021 1:53 p.m.

By Paul Huttner

It was another good soaking Monday. Two to six inches of rain fell across our region.

Seasonable temperatures as fall begins Wednesday

September 21, 2021 8:39 a.m.

By Nicole Mitchell

Sunshine dominates the forecast most days through the weekend as Minnesota officially turns the corner from summer into fall.

Cooler weather for the last day of summer

September 21, 2021 6:55 a.m.

By Nicole Mitchell

Breezy northwest winds continue to draw cooler weather across Minnesota Tuesday, putting highs in the 60s.

Twin Cities area forecast at a glance

Storms leave heavy rain and some severe weather; sunshine and cooler this week

September 20, 2021 5:30 p.m.

By Paul Huttner

Multi-inch rainfall in northern Minnesota. Severe weather in southeast Minnesota.

Severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m.

Severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. includes southeast Twin Cities

September 20, 2021 2:10 p.m.

By Paul Huttner

A severe thunderstorm watch includes parts of southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

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 Monday. 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.