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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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Weekend forecast: Less humid; warm Saturday, hot Sunday

Weekend forecast: Less humid; warm Saturday, hot Sunday

Better weather is on tap for the weekend. Saturday will be our most pleasant day in over a week, then temperatures ramp up a bit on Sunday. We have your weekend forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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Cold front brings some relief to Minnesota's hot and humid trend

Cold front brings some relief to Minnesota's hot and humid trend

A cold front moving across the state Friday will finally bring a slight break in the recent heat wave that has gripped Minnesota. Meanwhile, rain prospects stay slim as drought conditions increase across the state.
by Nicole Mitchell

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A cold front breaks the heat for much of Minnesota Friday

A cold front breaks the heat for much of Minnesota Friday

A cold front moving across Minnesota is bringing showers and storms, but also cooler and much drier air. But southeastern Minnesota won’t see the front clear through until evening, making Friday another hot and humid day with some lingering 90s.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Drought: 100% of Minnesota now 'abnormally dry'

Drought: 100% of Minnesota now 'abnormally dry'

Our hot, dry weather pattern is causing drought to rapidly expand across Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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It's not over yet: Dangerously hot and humid for much of Minnesota Thursday

It's not over yet: Dangerously hot and humid for much of Minnesota Thursday

The string of 90-degree days across Minnesota continues for an eighth consecutive day Thursday, and with the humidity climbing in recent days, much of the state will see the heat index go dangerously high. Stay hydrated and take it easy if you’re outdoors today.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Heat wave day 7: 90-degree streak likely hits 9 days by Friday

Heat wave day 7: 90-degree streak likely hits 9 days by Friday

Wednesday marks the seventh day in a row of 90-degree heat in the Twin Cities and most of southern, central and western Minnesota. That’s the longest streak of 90-degree days on record before June 15 in the Twin Cities.
by Paul Huttner

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