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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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Fall colors update; weekend outlook

Fall colors update; weekend outlook

Fall colors are starting to show for parts of Minnesota, thanks to the extended period of above-average temperatures. The weekend outlook indicates spotty shower chances, along with a significant temperature drop expected for Sunday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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More comfortable and dry Friday with cooler air by Sunday

More comfortable and dry Friday with cooler air by Sunday

Friday will be dry, slightly cooler, but still warm. Dew points will be considerably lower making it more comfortable. Showers are possible over the weekend ahead of even cooler air. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Severe weather threat Thursday afternoon and evening

Severe weather threat Thursday afternoon and evening

Strong showers and thunderstorms are possible late Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening as a cold front marches across the state. The primary threats include large hail, damaging winds and a potential for tornadoes.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Drought returns to Minnesota after several months of wet weather

Drought returns to Minnesota after several months of wet weather

After a wet spring and summer, the rains have nearly stopped in September. Most of the state is abnormally dry now and moderate drought has returned to southwest Minnesota. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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One last muggy day Thursday. Strong storms possible late afternoon

One last muggy day Thursday. Strong storms possible late afternoon

Enjoy one last muggy day Thursday ahead of a cool front that will touch off potentially strong storms later in the afternoon. Friday will be a little cooler and less humid.  
by Sven Sundgaard

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Scattered rain and thunder, slight severe risk

Scattered rain and thunder, slight severe risk

A slow-moving cool front will spark scattered showers and thunderstorms across Minnesota through Thursday.
by Paul Huttner

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Another warm, muggy day with storm chances increasing into Thursday

Another warm, muggy day with storm chances increasing into Thursday

We’ll have yet another very warm and muggy day Wednesday with some spotty showers and storms. A better chance of storms develops overnight Wednesday and late Thursday ahead of a cool front. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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