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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.

August 30, 2021 8:48 AM

Near average temperatures and precipitation this week

Seasonable weather prevails in the week ahead, with both temperatures and precipitation chances that are very close to average for this time of year.

by Nicole Mitchell

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August 30, 2021 7:11 AM

Highs in the 70s for most of Minnesota Monday

Following a foggy start in portions of Minnesota, Monday brings mostly dry weather and seasonably mild temperatures across the state.

by Nicole Mitchell

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August 29, 2021 6:05 PM

A pleasant Monday; rain chances ramp up later this week

We’ll start the week with pleasant weather. Some showers and thunderstorms are possible later in the week. We have your forecast details, plus an update on Hurricane Ida.

by Ron Trenda

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August 29, 2021 10:20 AM

A bright and breezy Sunday here; Ida making landfall in Louisiana today

Most of Minnesota will have a dry and breezy Sunday. The week ahead will bring us a couple of rain opportunities. We have details on that, plus a Hurricane Ida update.

by Ron Trenda

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August 29, 2021 6:59 AM

Quiet Sunday weather here; update on Ida

Most of us will have a dry Sunday, but rain will linger into the morning in northeastern Minnesota. We have the details, plus a look at Hurricane Ida.

by Ron Trenda

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August 28, 2021 8:14 PM

Areas of thunderstorms into Saturday night, with severe weather possible

Strong to severe thunderstorms moved through parts of Minnesota on Saturday, and the potential for severe weather lingers into Saturday night. Heavy rain is also possible. The daylight hours of Sunday look fairly quiet.

by Ron Trenda

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August 28, 2021 2:52 PM

Areas of thunderstorms into Saturday evening, severe weather is possible

Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected in Minnesota and western Wisconsin the remainder of Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. A few severe thunderstorms are possible. Sunday looks quiet.

by Ron Trenda

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August 28, 2021 10:30 AM

Tornado watch until 4 p.m. Saturday includes Twin Cities metro

This will be an active weather day in portions of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Be weather-aware today and tonight. We have an update on the severe weather potential.

by Ron Trenda