Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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.

June 24, 2021 2:00 PM

Weekend forecast: near-normal temps; shower/thunder chances

We’ll enjoy typical June temps this weekend. Some of us will also see some needed rain, but we’ll have many dry hours too.

by Ron Trenda

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June 24, 2021 7:59 AM

Drought now covers 75 percent of Minnesota; rain chances limited

June should be Minnesota’s wettest month, but it’s been dry and so much hotter than average that the heat has accelerated drought conditions. The newest data shows dramatic changes just within the past week.

by Nicole Mitchell

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June 24, 2021 7:05 AM

Southeastern Minnesota sees a severe weather risk Thursday

A cold front making its way across Minnesota is causing big weather contrasts around the state and brings a chance for strong storms to southeastern Minnesota.

by Nicole Mitchell

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June 23, 2021 6:20 PM

Wednesday heated up. Scattered stormy periods coming.

Look for thunderstorms Wednesday evening and then overnight from northern Minnesota southeastward into central Minnesota and northern Wisconsin. Thursday’s strong storms should be mainly in southeastern Minnesota.

by Bill Endersen

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June 23, 2021 9:28 AM

Severe storms are a concern both Wednesday and Thursday

The heat and humidity Minnesota has seen during much of June returns ahead of a storm system that brings much of Minnesota a risk for strong storms.

by Nicole Mitchell

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June 23, 2021 6:51 AM

A hot and humid Wednesday

The heat and humidity Minnesota has seen so much of June returns Wednesday and includes a chance for severe weather, but not much rain along with it.

by Nicole Mitchell

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June 22, 2021 5:21 PM

Rain chances return, but so does a severe weather risk

After a brief taste of cooler temperatures, the heat that has been so prevalent this June returns and brings a severe weather risk along with it.

by Nicole Mitchell

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June 22, 2021 8:50 AM

Hot and stormy weather returns Wednesday

Following another brisk morning Tuesday, temperatures warm quickly across Minnesota, with hot weather returning Wednesday. The same pattern that funnels in the heat also returns rain to the state along with a severe storm risk.

by Nicole Mitchell

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June 22, 2021 6:46 AM

Minnesota turns warmer Tuesday after a chilly start

Minnesota began Tuesday cold enough for a couple spots of frost near the northern border, but temperatures rebound into the 70s for most of the state by the afternoon.

by Nicole Mitchell