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

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Hazy, sunny and warm Wednesday

Hazy, sunny and warm Wednesday

There are air quality concerns Wednesday for northwestern portions of Minnesota. Above-average temperatures continue across the state with minimal precipitation chances in the forecast.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Thick wildfire smoke aloft over Minnesota

Thick wildfire smoke aloft over Minnesota

A massive western wildfire smoke plume has reached Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Summerlike weather continues 

Summerlike weather continues 

Tuesday will be another very warm day. Southern Minnesota will see just a couple isolated showers and a few more clouds. Temps will be even warmer Wednesday and Thursday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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A very warm and dry week

A very warm and dry week

After a cool weekend, summer is back. Highs will be well above normal all week. We’ll also be remarkably dry with plenty of sunshine.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Warm and sunny work week with 80s in the forecast.

Warm and sunny work week with 80s in the forecast.

A very mild and summer-like week is ahead with temperatures running above our seasonal average. Sunshine with highs in the 80s expected.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Warm and sunny Sunday; quiet work week ahead

Warm and sunny Sunday; quiet work week ahead

Temperatures are set to climb into the 80s throughout the work week. Expect very quiet weather conditions with plenty of sunshine and little to no chance of precipitation.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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