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Late showers then onto cooler sunshine

Late showers then onto cooler sunshine

Rain returns later tonight into very early Saturday, but its impact remains fairly low. Friday’s blue skies and high winds fade into the weekend and heavier rain returns by next Wednesday. There is no immediate, big, signal for severe weather as we near the yearly ‘peak’ for severe chances across the state.
by Ben Cathey

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El Niño returns: NOAA issues advisory as ocean warming signals a potentially powerful event

El Niño returns: NOAA issues advisory as ocean warming signals a potentially powerful event

NOAA's (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Climate Prediction Center announced that El Niño conditions have developed across the tropical Pacific Ocean and are expected to strengthen through the upcoming winter of 2026-27.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Warm and bright Friday, but a cooler pattern develops this weekend

Warm and bright Friday, but a cooler pattern develops this weekend

Friday will be warmer and brighter with highs back closer to normal for most. Cooler air moves in Friday night and persists into next week. That will keep most significant moisture south, too.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Severe weather threat wrapped, cooler weather lingers

Severe weather threat wrapped, cooler weather lingers

Some cooler showers are likely on Thursday, but we’ll dry out Friday and Sunday. Below normal temperatures are here the next few days, so enjoy!
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Extreme drought conditions return to Minnesota

Extreme drought conditions return to Minnesota

Minnesota's drought situation took a major step backward this week. Severe drought expanded from just 1 percent of the state to nearly 10 percent. And first area of extreme drought appeared in Minnesota since March 2024.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Cooler, less humid Thursday with some showers

Cooler, less humid Thursday with some showers

Cooler, less humid air has settled in. We’ll see some scattered rain showers Thursday. More cool air moves in for the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for northern Minnesota

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for northern Minnesota

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for northern Minnesota until 8 p.m. Wednesday with the potential for very large hail, damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Severe thunderstorm watch eastern Minnesota into Wisconsin

Severe thunderstorm watch eastern Minnesota into Wisconsin

A second round of storms will develop for the afternoon and evening. Those storms could be strong to severe. Cooler, drier air moves in Wednesday night for the rest of the week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Two rounds of severe weather in the next 24 hours

Two rounds of severe weather in the next 24 hours

The fog broke, the sunshine emerged, and we’re off to the 90s for one of the first times this year. The big story is still the two rounds of severe weather happening across Minnesota on Wednesday.
by Ben Cathey

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Hot and humid Tuesday, severe storms possible Wednesday

Hot and humid Tuesday, severe storms possible Wednesday

It’ll be hot and humid Tuesday and Wednesday. Isolated thunder is possible Tuesday, but most will remain dry. Storms will be possible late Tuesday night, early Wednesday and then again later in the day Wednesday.
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