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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.

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

July-like temperatures right into the start of October

July-like temperatures right into the start of October

Temperatures will average 15 to 20 degrees above normal this week. Highs will be in the 80s across southern Minnesota all week and the pattern remains dry until the weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Mild mornings followed by toasty afternoons

Mild mornings followed by toasty afternoons

A ridge of high pressure is bringing us a taste of late summer as we head into a warm and dry week with temperatures far above average.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Dry and warm pattern continues across the Upper Midwest

Dry and warm pattern continues across the Upper Midwest

A strong ridge of high pressure over the Upper Midwest is fueling unseasonably warm conditions, with highs reaching the 80s and even low 90s in some locations this week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Lighter winds overnight; even warmer on Sunday

Lighter winds overnight; even warmer on Sunday

High pressure continues to dominate, bringing calm conditions overnight and setting the stage for a warming trend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Weak cold front brings dry air, breezy winds for Saturday

Weak cold front brings dry air, breezy winds for Saturday

Saturday’s weather will be shaped by a passing weak cold front, bringing gusty winds and lower humidity levels. These conditions will raise fire weather concerns, particularly across northern Minnesota.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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October summer: 80s next week; another warm month likely

October summer: 80s next week; another warm month likely

A persistent weather pattern means our seemingly endless run of summerlike weather will last at least another week.
by Paul Huttner

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Ideal weekend weather to explore Minnesota's fall colors

Ideal weekend weather to explore Minnesota's fall colors

The weather is lining up just right this weekend, offering a perfect backdrop to enjoy the beauty of autumn leaves. Above-average temperatures in the 70s and even a few low 80s in southern Minnesota are expected, paired with plenty of sunshine and dry conditions.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Weak clipper system briefly drops temperatures; more 80s next week

Weak clipper system briefly drops temperatures; more 80s next week

A weak clipper system and cool front will drop temperatures back into the 70s Friday and into the weekend before 80s return early next week. Northern Minnesota may see a few showers Friday night.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Weather winning streak continues into next week

Weather winning streak continues into next week

An unseasonably warm weather pattern brings temperatures 10 to 15 degrees warmer than normal into next week.
by Paul Huttner

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Rare Fujiwhara dance may develop between two tropical cyclones in the Atlantic

Rare Fujiwhara dance may develop between two tropical cyclones in the Atlantic

As the busy Atlantic churns with multiple storms, forecasters are closely watching for signs of a rare Fujiwhara interaction, where two cyclones begin to rotate around each other and potentially shift course.
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