Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists, Paul Huttner, 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.

September 20, 2024 4:28 PM

EF-1 tornado in Cotton Thursday; fresh Canadian breezes by Sunday

The Duluth NWS confirms tornado damage near Cotton and Canyon.

by Paul Huttner

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September 20, 2024 12:15 PM

Fall colors update; weekend outlook

Fall colors are starting to show for parts of Minnesota, thanks to the extended period of above-average temperatures. The weekend outlook indicates spotty shower chances, along with a significant temperature drop expected for Sunday.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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September 20, 2024 6:30 AM

More comfortable and dry Friday with cooler air by Sunday

Friday will be dry, slightly cooler, but still warm. Dew points will be considerably lower making it more comfortable. Showers are possible over the weekend ahead of even cooler air.

by Sven Sundgaard

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September 19, 2024 6:22 PM

Storms produced a tornado in northern Minnesota; beautiful Friday ahead

A stormy Thursday evening gives way to a beautiful Friday.

by Paul Huttner

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September 19, 2024 2:12 PM

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

A severe thunderstorm watch includes most of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

by Paul Huttner

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September 19, 2024 12:48 PM

Severe weather threat Thursday afternoon and evening

Strong showers and thunderstorms are possible late Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening as a cold front marches across the state. The primary threats include large hail, damaging winds and a potential for tornadoes.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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September 19, 2024 8:26 AM

Drought returns to Minnesota after several months of wet weather

After a wet spring and summer, the rains have nearly stopped in September. Most of the state is abnormally dry now and moderate drought has returned to southwest Minnesota.

by Sven Sundgaard

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September 19, 2024 5:47 AM

One last muggy day Thursday. Strong storms possible late afternoon

Enjoy one last muggy day Thursday ahead of a cool front that will touch off potentially strong storms later in the afternoon. Friday will be a little cooler and less humid.

by Sven Sundgaard