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.

June 24, 2022 1:45 PM

Weekend weather: Scattered thunderstorms into early Saturday; cooler temps follow

Parts of Minnesota will see some strong to severe thunderstorms Friday night and early Saturday. We have details on that, plus some cooler weekend temps.

by Ron Trenda

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June 24, 2022 8:51 AM

Hot Friday; severe thunderstorms likely later, mainly north

Thunderstorms linger across central Minnesota Friday morning. Heat and humidity will build and feed strong, severe thunderstorms later in the day beginning in the northwest.

by Bill Endersen

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June 24, 2022 6:05 AM

Hot and muggy Friday with areas of thunderstorms

Thunderstorms across central Minnesota early Friday. Then hot and muggy with more strong thunderstorms Friday afternoon beginning in the northwest.

by Bill Endersen

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June 23, 2022 5:25 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch central and northeastern Minn. until 1 a.m. Friday

We have an update on thunderstorm chances and temperatures for the next few days.

by Ron Trenda

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June 23, 2022 8:54 AM

Hot, muggy with some storms; heat breaks late Saturday

Temperatures, dew points and thunderstorm chances will all rise over the next 24 hours. Western and southern Minnesota will see 90 degrees again Thursday with isolated thunderstorms.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 23, 2022 6:33 AM

Heating up Thursday with spotty storm chances ahead

A comfortable early morning will lead quickly to a hot afternoon across much of Minnesota as 90s return to many places. Dew points will also be increasing and we have some spotty storm chances Thursday night into Saturday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 22, 2022 2:12 PM

Comfortable Wednesday evening; hot Thursday with spotty storms ahead

After a nice break Wednesday, the heat returns for many on Thursday. We have a comfortable Wednesday night first with lows in the 60s south, 50s north. Dew points also increase the next 36 hours with spotty thunderstorms possible Thursday night into Saturday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 22, 2022 8:41 AM

Nice Wednesday; hotter Thursday with a few storms ahead

Enjoy a cooler, but still warm Wednesday with comfortable dry air in place. 90 degrees returns to southern Minnesota Thursday with increasing humidity. The chance of some thunderstorms increases also Thursday night into Saturday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 22, 2022 6:32 AM

Wednesday’s comfort gives way to heat Thursday

Temperatures are mostly in the 60s and even 50s in northern Minnesota early Wednesday morning. It will still be warmer than normal, but more pleasant in the 80s and 70s across Minnesota before it heats up again Thursday.

by Sven Sundgaard