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.

August 15, 2026 4:55 PM

Scattered storms Saturday, brief break Sunday before more active weather arrives

Scattered to widely numerous showers and thunderstorms develop as a weak cold front pushes eastward from the Dakotas. Behind the front, Sunday brings sunshine and more comfortable dew points.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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August 15, 2026 6:20 AM

Showers and storms Saturday, comfortable weather Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms make an appearance Saturday before quieter and more comfortable weather settles in for Sunday and Monday.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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August 14, 2026 2:19 PM

Showers looking more limited. You'll need the sprinkler

The cooler trend is also waning, but it won’t be totally toasty for the weekend.

by Ben Cathey

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August 14, 2026 6:27 AM

Some rain showers Friday night into Saturday, but don’t get too excited

We’ll see a pleasant enough Friday ahead of increasing clouds and the next chance of showers late Friday into Saturday. Sunshine and drier air moves in for Sunday and Monday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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August 13, 2026 2:45 PM

Two solid chances of rain with cool trend

The Twin Cities now own their worst drought in about three years. You've got to go several feet underground to hit much in the way of any moisture. So, when's the rain getting here?

by Ben Cathey

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August 13, 2026 2:20 PM

Dryness tightens its grip across the state

Nearly half of Minnesota is now experiencing severe drought as persistent heat and a lack of soaking rain continue to worsen conditions across the state.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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August 13, 2026 5:38 AM

Another chance at rain Friday night followed by a subtle cooldown

Highs Thursday will be back in the low to mid-80s for east-central Minnesota.

by Sven Sundgaard

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August 12, 2026 11:56 AM

Awaiting weekend showers, cooler weather

More of these powerful thunderstorm complexes are moving through the broader region but have largely skipped over Minnesota. The clouds that those storms bring Wednesday night will likely prevent great Perseid meteor shower viewing.

by Ben Cathey

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August 12, 2026 5:41 AM

Warm and muggy with some rain chances Wednesday

In the Twin Cities, we continue to be on the edge of some very humid air south and dry air north. That will shift a bit farther south Thursday. There are some chances at rain in the coming days.

by Sven Sundgaard