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Dangerous heat returns to Minnesota Friday

Minnesota faces a variety of weather concerns Friday, from dangerously hot conditions to the risk for severe storms.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Weekend forecast: Hot; rain-free during the daylight hours

Weekend forecast: Hot; rain-free during the daylight hours

It’ll be a hot weekend, but dew points will be reasonable in most areas. We have details on that, plus who may see some showers and thunderstorms Friday night.
by Ron Trenda

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72% of Minnesota is now in severe drought

72% of Minnesota is now in severe drought

The hot, mostly dry conditions forecast through the end of July provide no relief to the dire situation. Water levels are low in many lakes and rivers throughout Minnesota, including at Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Temperatures start climbing again Thursday

The smoke in the air has diminished across Minnesota, but under more sunshine much of the state can expect temperatures back in the 90s.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Heat wave likely to persist through July

We’re already past the annual average number of 90-degree days in Minnesota. We’ll likely add another seven to 10 days of 90-degree heat through the rest of July.
by Paul Huttner

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Wildfire smoke thinning, air quality improving

Wildfire smoke thinning, air quality improving

Tuesday’s northerly winds pushed in what appears to be the highest concentration of smoke particulates on record across Minnesota. But wind direction shifted into the southeast Wednesday across Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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As the smoke lifts, temperatures surge

The smoke plaguing Minnesota slowly diminishes, but the return of more sunshine allows temperatures to climb again, with hot and predominantly dry weather forecast into August.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Another smoky day across Minnesota Wednesday

Smoke and haze stay prevalent in the skies over Minnesota Wednesday, but it also helps cool temperatures closer to seasonable highs.
by Nicole Mitchell

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