Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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

MPR News brings you the latest weather outlook, across all of Minnesota, so you can be better prepared for your day.

July 13, 2023 5:26 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch until midnight includes western Twin Cities

by Paul Huttner

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July 13, 2023 2:04 PM

Severe storms possible Thursday evening; air quality alert Friday, Saturday

Another air quality alert for Minnesota Friday and Saturday.

by Paul Huttner

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July 13, 2023 8:55 AM

Storm chances later Thursday; drought expands into more of Minnesota

Drought conditions have expanded into more of Minnesota. We have the drought update plus a look at thunderstorm chances later Thursday.

by Ron Trenda

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July 13, 2023 7:02 AM

Summery Thursday; thunderstorm chance late afternoon and evening

It’ll be dry for much of Thursday, but scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible in some areas late Thursday afternoon and this evening.

by Ron Trenda

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July 12, 2023 5:20 PM

Extreme heat wave challenging numerous records in the Southwest U.S.

An intense and prolonged heat wave is gripping the American Southwest.

by Paul Huttner

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July 12, 2023 12:55 PM

Beneficial rain fell Wednesday across southern Minnesota

Some beneficial rain fell across southern Minnesota Wednesday morning. There are spotty rainfall chances this week.

by Paul Huttner

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July 12, 2023 9:00 AM

Spotty thunderstorms possible Wednesday; warmer Thursday

An area of rain will continue to drift across southern Minnesota. More spotty showers and storms are possible in central Minnesota Wednesday afternoon. Thursday will be warmer.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 12, 2023 6:22 AM

Spotty showers Wednesday; more spotty chances ahead

Showers will drift across southern Minnesota Wednesday morning with more showers possible in central Minnesota midday and afternoon. Temperatures will be warmer Thursday and Friday.

by Sven Sundgaard