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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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

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Red flag warning for Monday; fire danger elevated

Red flag warning for Monday; fire danger elevated

Red flag warnings have been issued for a large portion of Minnesota. Gusty winds and dry air will create critical fire weather conditions Monday afternoon. Critical fire weather conditions will create an environment where any sparks or flames can rapidly escalate out of control.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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A warm end to the warmest September; cooler air arrives Tuesday

A warm end to the warmest September; cooler air arrives Tuesday

The last day of September will end like much of the month: very warm and dry. Cooler air is moving in for Tuesday, briefly. The pattern remains very dry still too. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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One more 80 degree day to wrap up a record September

One more 80 degree day to wrap up a record September

Warm temperatures are expected for Monday, ahead of a blustery, dry cold front that will move in Monday afternoon. This will bring a nice cooldown into the 60s for Tuesday, followed by another warm-up later in the week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Sunshine and 80s; cold front on Monday

Sunshine and 80s; cold front on Monday

Summer-like temperatures persist for the final days of September. A dry, cold front will bring temperatures down into the 60s on Tuesday, but highs will quickly rebound into the 70s by Wednesday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Dress in layers for cool mornings and hot afternoons

Dress in layers for cool mornings and hot afternoons

Even though temperatures are soaring and summer-like this weekend, the humidity is much more reminiscent of fall.
by Laura Kubes

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Fall-like mornings and summery afternoons

Fall-like mornings and summery afternoons

Temperatures continue to soar well into the 80s all weekend long. Although we aren’t near record temperatures today highs are forecast at unseasonably warm levels in the middle 80s.
by Laura Kubes

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Friday's fall color update; weekend weather

Friday's fall color update; weekend weather

Another week of dry, above-average temperatures and cool nights has enabled the fall colors to transform beautifully. Warm temperatures in the 70s and 80s this weekend, combined with plenty of sunshine, make for a perfect road trip.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Weekend temperatures will be more like mid-August than almost October

Weekend temperatures will be more like mid-August than almost October

The very warm, dry weather continues into the weekend along with sunny skies. There’s little rain in the forecast and only a brief cool spell midweek next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Warmest September on record continues through Sunday

Warmest September on record continues through Sunday

Most of Minnesota is running between 5 and 8 degrees warmer than normal this month.
by Paul Huttner

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