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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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

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Nice start to the weekend; Thunderstorm chance on July Fourth

Nice start to the weekend; Thunderstorm chance on July Fourth

Our weekend is getting off to a nice start. We have weather details for the next four days, plus a recap of June heat and dryness.
by Ron Trenda

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Nice start to July; A dry Saturday in most areas

Nice start to July; A dry Saturday in most areas

We’re starting July with some pleasant summery weather. We have the details for you.
by Ron Trenda

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Dry, warm weekend; rain chance on July Fourth

Dry, warm weekend; rain chance on July Fourth

Expect very warm weekend temperatures. The heat continues into July Fourth, when some areas could see thunderstorms. We have your holiday weather details, plus a look at the National Weather Service report on the June 24 tornadoes in northwestern Minnesota.
by Ron Trenda

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Twin Cities finishing third-hottest June; more heat to start July

Twin Cities finishing third-hottest June; more heat to start July

The heat of June will overflow into July. Highs will be near or above 90 degrees Friday through Tuesday. The next chance of thunder comes late Monday into Tuesday ahead of a cool front.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Hot, dry stretch of weather ahead for Minnesota

Hot, dry stretch of weather ahead for Minnesota

Get ready for another stretch of hot, dry weather with 90s returning for many. We’ll remain dry until late Monday or Tuesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Evening thunderstorm chance; Friday through Sunday mostly quiet, warm

Evening thunderstorm chance; Friday through Sunday mostly quiet, warm

After a Thursday evening thunderstorm chance, most of us will see a quiet and warm stretch of weather Friday through Sunday. An air quality advisory continues into Friday in Wisconsin.
by Ron Trenda

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Rain didn't solve Minnesota's drought; hot weekend ahead

Rain didn't solve Minnesota's drought; hot weekend ahead

West winds will continue to improve the air quality statewide through the day. Isolated thunderstorms are possible late Thursday afternoon. Temps heat up this weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Improving air quality Thursday with isolated thunder

Improving air quality Thursday with isolated thunder

Air quality will continue to improve Thursday with a shift in the winds. Highs will be well into the 80s with isolated late afternoon thunder possible, especially north.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Strong storms possible Wednesday night; better air quality Thursday

Strong storms possible Wednesday night; better air quality Thursday

Strong storms are possible from near the Twin Cities into western Wisconsin Wednesday evening. Air quality improves Thursday. Temperatures warm up through the weekend.
by Bill Endersen

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Poor air quality Wednesday; strong storms possible

Poor air quality Wednesday; strong storms possible

Air quality will remain an issue as smoke lingers in eastern and southern Minnesota. An air quality alert continues essentially through midnight Wednesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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