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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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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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Hurricane Helene making landfall Thursday night as a major hurricane

Hurricane Helene making landfall Thursday night as a major hurricane

Hurricane Helene will be making landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida Thursday evening. Damaging hurricane-force winds and destructive storm surge threaten Florida’s Gulf Coast.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Drought expands significantly across Minnesota

Drought expands significantly across Minnesota

While a few lucky spots have received rain, most of Minnesota has been very dry this September. This has allowed abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions to expand. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Copy and paste weather: More sun, more above-normal temperatures

Copy and paste weather: More sun, more above-normal temperatures

Temperatures remain well above normal and sunshine continues Thursday into the weekend. Dry weather persists into next week as well. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Hurricane Helene expected to reach Category 4 strength

Hurricane Helene expected to reach Category 4 strength

Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region late Thursday.
by Paul Huttner

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High pressure dominates Minnesota skies. August-like warmth ahead.

High pressure dominates Minnesota skies. August-like warmth ahead.

After scattered clouds Tuesday, we’re back to sunnier skies Wednesday and the rest of the week thanks to high pressure. High temperatures will be near 80 for southern Minnesota into Saturday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Helene likely to rapidly intensify Wednesday

Helene likely to rapidly intensify Wednesday

Helene is likely to undergo rapid intensification on Wednesday.
by Paul Huttner

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