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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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

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Strong to severe storms possible Thursday, then cooler

Strong to severe storms possible Thursday, then cooler

It’ll feel summerlike Thursday as temperatures soar into the 80s across southern Minnesota. A developing system will touch off storms throughout the day and some could be severe.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Summery Wednesday; severe risk ahead Thursday

Summery Wednesday; severe risk ahead Thursday

A warm air mass gives way to a cold front Thursday. Storms could be strong to severe with the frontal passage Thursday afternoon.
by Paul Huttner

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Incredibly warm Wednesday with strong storms Thursday

Incredibly warm Wednesday with strong storms Thursday

It’ll feel summer-like today as temperatures soar into the 80s across southern Minnesota. A developing system will touch off storms Thursday, some could be severe.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Taste of July Wednesday; severe risk returns Thursday

Taste of July Wednesday; severe risk returns Thursday

Our beautiful spring air mass gives way to more scattered strong storms Thursday. There is a risk for severe weather Thursday afternoon and evening.
by Paul Huttner

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Even warmer Tuesday and Wednesday; storms possible Thursday

Even warmer Tuesday and Wednesday; storms possible Thursday

The warmup continues as 70s return to most of southern Minnesota today. Tomorrow will be windy and even warmer with widespread 80s. Storms are possible again Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Critical fire danger and summerlike warmth for midweek

Critical fire danger and summerlike warmth for midweek

A red flag warning is in effect across parts of Minnesota Monday night as critical fire weather conditions continue, with an unseasonably warm stretch peaking midweek before storm chances return Thursday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Temperatures rapidly warm back up

Temperatures rapidly warm back up

After a chilly weekend, temperatures warm back up quickly early this week. Southern Minnesota will see 80s by Wednesday with more storms possible Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Warm, windy start to week raises fire risk

Warm, windy start to week raises fire risk

After a cold weekend, a quick surge of warmth and wind will elevate fire risk across western and central Minnesota on Monday. Summerlike temperatures arrive by midweek before storm chances return to the region later in the week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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