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Severe drought now in central Minnesota; conditions worsen statewide
The latest drought monitor shows drought continuing to expand in the state. Some rain is possible late Friday into the weekend but for most it will not be a significant event.
Very unhealthy air; relief Thursday for northern Minnesota
The latest Minnesota Pollution Control Agency forecast shows air quality improving overnight into Thursday across northern Minnesota. Expect air quality to improve statewide by Friday.
Thick wildfire smoke plume brings unhealthy air quality to Minnesota
The smoke has reached ground level across much of the state. Air quality readings are in the unhealthy-for-everyone range across most of central Minnesota. Conditions should improve Thursday into Friday.
Smoke, heat return to Minnesota; chance of needed rain Friday
Temperatures continue to trend upward with highs in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees for many midweek. Smoke returns to the skies. A good chance of rain develops Friday and Saturday.
Warmer Tuesday, becoming hot midweek with thunder possible late week
We’ll have sunshine through occasional high clouds Tuesday with temperatures warming into the mid to upper 80s. Southern Minnesota will be near 90 Wednesday and Thursday with the chance of Thunder moving in late Thursday into Friday and Saturday.