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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 24, 2021 5:13 PM

Another 2 to 5 inches of rainfall likely across much of Minnesota by Monday

A few more inches of rain look likely across much of Minnesota by Monday.

by Paul Huttner

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August 24, 2021 2:03 PM

Soaker: Biggest rainfall of the year so far for southern Twin Cities

It was the heaviest rainfall of 2021 so far for several locations.

by Paul Huttner

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August 24, 2021 9:10 AM

Widespread strong thunderstorms Tuesday morning; Wednesday looks pleasant

More showers and storms are likely Tuesday afternoon, mainly from west to east across the northern half of Minnesota. Expect cooler temperatures and less mugginess Wednesday. Multiple weather disturbances are likely to bring significant rain Thursday and Friday.

by Bill Endersen

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August 24, 2021 5:50 AM

Strong, possibly severe thunderstorms Tuesday morning

Strong to severe thunderstorms have been crossing central Minnesota early Tuesday morning. Expect a steamy day after they blow through.

by Bill Endersen

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August 24, 2021 2:44 AM

Severe thunderstorm watch until 9 a.m. includes Twin Cities

A severe thunderstorm watch includes most of central Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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August 23, 2021 5:33 PM

Greenwood Fire shows extreme fire behavior Monday

High winds and a dry air mass fueled fire growth Monday.

by Paul Huttner

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August 23, 2021 2:01 PM

Pattern change: Heavy rainfall potential emerging late this week

There’s potentially good news on the weather maps for those looking for significant rainfall this week.

by Paul Huttner

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August 23, 2021 10:25 AM

Warmer, increasingly humid Monday and Tuesday; periods of rain likely this week

Heat and humidity will build for Monday and especially Tuesday. An unsettled weather pattern will bring thunderstorms with welcome rain this week. Some storms could be severe.

by Bill Endersen

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August 23, 2021 6:56 AM

Warmer and muggier Monday. Scattered storms Monday night and Tuesday.

Widely scattered thunderstorms drifted across portions of Minnesota overnight. Expect warmer, more humid weather for Monday and Tuesday. Scattered storms are likely Monday night and Tuesday.

by Bill Endersen