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July-like heat sparks scattered storms into Friday morning

September 16, 2021 3:05 PM

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

September 16, 2021 11:57 AM

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!

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September 16, 2021 8:47 AM

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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September 16, 2021 7:08 AM

A cold front poses a severe weather risk to Minnesota Thursday

A storm sweeping across Minnesota brings windy conditions, a large temperatures contrast and a severe weather risk to much of the state.

by Nicole Mitchell

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Summerlike weekend gives way to a September reality check next week

September 15, 2021 5:32 PM

Summerlike weekend gives way to a September reality check next week

Frosty mornings late next week in northern Minnesota?

by Paul Huttner

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Severe storm risk Thursday for much of Minnesota

September 15, 2021 2:48 PM

Severe storm risk Thursday for much of Minnesota

A cold front will spark some strong thunderstorms in Minnesota Thursday.

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September 15, 2021 9:21 AM

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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September 15, 2021 6:58 AM

After a brisk start Wednesday, highs rebound into the 70s

After a cool but quiet start on Wednesday, warm winds pick up and a chance for showers and storms returns.

by Nicole Mitchell

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Weather smorgasbord: Crisp nights, rain and summery afternoons ahead

September 14, 2021 5:30 PM

Weather smorgasbord: Crisp nights, rain and summery afternoons ahead

Expect a little bit of everything in the next 10 days in Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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Rainfall reports: Highly selective rainfall totals around Minnesota

September 14, 2021 2:50 PM

Rainfall reports: Highly selective rainfall totals around Minnesota

Monday’s scattered storms dropped patchwork rainfall across Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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