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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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

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Multiple temperature records in the 'hot seat' with latest heat wave

Multiple temperature records in the 'hot seat' with latest heat wave

After historic October heat in recent years, Minnesota is once again facing a surge of record-breaking warmth. Temperatures running 20 to 25 degrees above seasonal averages are expected to break multiple records.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mid-July weather for the first weekend of October

Mid-July weather for the first weekend of October

It’ll be one of the hottest October weekends ever recorded for the state. Highs will be well into the 80s with some low 90s Friday and Saturday. Cooler air finally arrives Monday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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90 degrees in October? Near-record warmth Friday and Saturday

90 degrees in October? Near-record warmth Friday and Saturday

Balmy breezes continue into the upcoming weekend. Record temperatures are likely around much of Minnesota Friday and Saturday.
by Paul Huttner

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Drought conditions return to parts of Minnesota

Drought conditions return to parts of Minnesota

After months of drought-free conditions across Minnesota, a lack of precipitation has led to the return of moderate drought in several north-central counties.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Record-breaking heat possible Friday into Saturday

Record-breaking heat possible Friday into Saturday

Temperatures warm up even more Thursday and especially Friday and Saturday with several records in jeopardy. Some of us will receive rainfall later this weekend followed by cooler air. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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A warm and windy Twin Cities Marathon ahead Sunday

A warm and windy Twin Cities Marathon ahead Sunday

An unseasonably warm air mass will linger into midday Sunday in the Twin Cities.
by Paul Huttner

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October begins with summerlike heat ahead and potential records

October begins with summerlike heat ahead and potential records

It’ll be another warm day Wednesday for the first day of October. Then it’ll be downright hot by Friday and Saturday with cooler air finally moving in early next week along with potential rain. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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