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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.

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Behind the storms overnight, cooler weather on Friday

In the wake of the cold front that moved through Minnesota overnight, sunshine returns but temperatures turn cooler.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Tornado and severe thunderstorm watches for Minnesota

Tornado and severe thunderstorm watches for Minnesota

There’s a severe thunderstorm watch until 2 a.m. for much of central and southwest Minnesota and a tornado watch until midnight for much of central and northeast Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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July-like heat sparks scattered storms into Friday morning

July-like heat sparks scattered storms into Friday morning

A cold front will push scattered storms across northern Minnesota through Thursday evening. Storms are possible in southern Minnesota in the late evening but more likely during the overnight hours.
by Paul Huttner

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Weekend forecast: Dry and breezy; warmest day will be Sunday

Weekend forecast: Dry and breezy; warmest day will be Sunday

Parts of Minnesota could see some strong or severe thunderstorms late Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening. Our weekend looks dry, and Sunday will feel summery. We have your forecast details, plus the new fall color report!
by Ron Trenda

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Severe weather risk Thursday; warm, sunny weekend ahead

A cold front moving across Minnesota is bringing both needed rain and a concern for severe weather. The colder air behind the system only lasts briefly.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Severe weather risk Thursday; sunshine for the weekend

A weather system affects Minnesota beginning late Wednesday, bringing storms and sending temperatures on a roller-coaster ride.
by Nicole Mitchell

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