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.

August 23, 2022 5:23 PM

Tracking spotty thunderstorm chances Wednesday and this weekend

Look for spotty thunderstorms Wednesday evening.

by Paul Huttner

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August 23, 2022 1:08 PM

Lake Superior finally nearing peak summer water temperatures

Lake Superior is finally somewhat swimmable for the brave at heart.

by Paul Huttner

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August 23, 2022 9:02 AM

Sunshine Tuesday with increasing rain, thunder chances into Wednesday

Temperatures, dew points are increasing Tuesday as well as the chance of showers. Western Minnesota will see a few thunderstorms late in the day Tuesday. Wednesday brings the chance of showers, thunder for the rest of Minnesota.

by Sven Sundgaard

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August 23, 2022 6:31 AM

More sun Tuesday; chance of thunder northwest spreading south Wednesday

Temperatures will be a degree or two warmer for most of Tuesday with more sunshine. The chance of a few thunderstorms is possible in the northwest late in the day. That chance spreads across the state Wednesday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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August 22, 2022 5:21 PM

A fine late summer weather pattern ahead

If you like warm sunny days and mild nights. This week brings some of the best weather of summer.

by Paul Huttner

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August 22, 2022 1:11 PM

It hasn't hit 90 degrees at the last 7 Minnesota State Fairs

Will 2022 bring the first 90-degree day at the Fair since 2013? Here are some more weather data points on the Fair, plus a look at the forecast for opening weekend this year.

by Paul Huttner

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August 22, 2022 8:33 AM

More sunshine and dry until late Wednesday

If you liked Sunday, you’ll love Monday and Tuesday. More sunshine, warm temperatures are overall comfortable conditions will continue. The next chance of some thunder develops northwest late Tuesday and elsewhere late Wednesday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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August 22, 2022 6:31 AM

Gorgeous Monday; seasonable week ahead

We’ll see near or slightly above normal temperatures with lots of sun Monday and Tuesday. The next chance of rain and thunder arrives late Wednesday into early Thursday.

by Sven Sundgaard