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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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

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Mild weekend, stormy next week

Mild weekend, stormy next week

Storms are possible Friday. A severe thunderstorm watch is posted across much of central and southern Minnesota until 11 p.m. The weekend looks lovely. More rain arrives Monday with strong or severe storms Wednesday.
by Ben Cathey

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A whiff of weather, can you smell the rain? Science says yes

A whiff of weather, can you smell the rain? Science says yes

Have you ever stepped outside after a summer rain and immediately thought, “Wow, it smells amazing out here!” That earthy, fresh, almost nostalgic scent has a name: petrichor.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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More spotty storms Friday then a warm, mostly dry weekend

More spotty storms Friday then a warm, mostly dry weekend

Look for more spotty thunderstorms Friday with a mix of clouds and sun. The weekend will be mainly dry and very warm. More stormy and hot weather is on tap for next week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Severe storm potential Thursday and Friday

Severe storm potential Thursday and Friday

Humidity is remarkably higher as of late morning Thursday, compared to the same time the day before. Central Minnesota is the most prone for wind damage Thursday. This rolls out of here by early Friday morning. Onto the weekend, friends! We made it!
by Ben Cathey

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Drought conditions worsen across Minnesota

Drought conditions worsen across Minnesota

Minnesota's drought situation took another step in the wrong direction this week, with the latest drought monitor showing expanding dry conditions and the expanding of severe drought in southwestern Minnesota.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Spotty to scattered rain, thunder chances through Friday

Spotty to scattered rain, thunder chances through Friday

We’ll have some additional chances at spotty to scattered shower and thunderstorm development through Friday. The weekend is shaping up to be mainly dry and very warm.
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Tornado Watch, three rounds of strong storms ahead

Tornado Watch, three rounds of strong storms ahead

After a quieter daytime Wednesday, strong thunderstorms impact southwestern Minnesota late tonight. More thunderstorms are here through Friday. The weekend looks pleasant, with some 90s here next week.
by Ben Cathey

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Dry for most Wednesday ahead of increasing thunder chances

Dry for most Wednesday ahead of increasing thunder chances

Most of Minnesota will remain dry Wednesday with high clouds increasing. Scattered storms move into western Minnesota Wednesday evening. Storm chances increase statewide into Thursday and Friday.
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Storm chances increase for Wednesday and Thursday

Storm chances increase for Wednesday and Thursday

Minnesota is about to trade sunshine for storm chances as a more active weather pattern settles into the Upper Midwest. While a few storms could become severe, the bigger story may be the opportunity for widespread, beneficial rainfall as meteorological summer gets underway.
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High pressure brings sunshine Tuesday ahead of late-week thunder chances

High pressure brings sunshine Tuesday ahead of late-week thunder chances

High pressure brings abundant sunshine for Tuesday into the start of Wednesday. We’re still tracking hopeful rain, thunder chances for Wednesday night into Thursday, Friday.
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