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Exceptional drought hits Minnesota for the first time in years

August 12, 2021 8:06 AM

Exceptional drought hits Minnesota for the first time in years

Except for isolated showers and storms Thursday morning, dry weather prevails in the upcoming forecast, which will only serve to deepen the ever-worsening drought Minnesota is experiencing.

by Nicole Mitchell

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August 12, 2021 6:51 AM

Areas of light rain Thursday morning

A weak cold front moving across Minnesota is causing a few showers and will also create windy conditions that increase the fire danger.

by Nicole Mitchell

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Gorgeous weather ahead, but little rain for the next week

August 11, 2021 5:01 PM

Gorgeous weather ahead, but little rain for the next week

A beautiful weather pattern into the weekend comes with a price. Deepening drought.

by Paul Huttner

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August 11, 2021 8:26 AM

Limited precipitation chances through the weekend

Minnesota is getting back into another drier pattern with only spotty rain in the forecast. Temperatures dip below average in northern Minnesota, while seasonable highs continue south.

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August 11, 2021 6:47 AM

Northern Minnesota starts Wednesday off with needed rain

An area of morning showers and storms Wednesday gives way to sunshine and drier air by the afternoon.

by Nicole Mitchell

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A few thunderstorms overnight, then another long dry spell ahead for Minnesota

August 10, 2021 5:20 PM

A few thunderstorms overnight, then another long dry spell ahead for Minnesota

Recent rains helped some areas, but drought will deepen in the next week.

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August 10, 2021 1:13 PM

Free AC arrives: Dew points crash across Minnesota

A cool front is pumping much less humid air across Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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August 10, 2021 8:54 AM

Parts of Minnesota get storms Tuesday, then the whole state turns drier

A cold front moving across Minnesota will bring a few showers and storms Tuesday. Behind it, a much quieter weather pattern returns.

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August 10, 2021 7:13 AM

Humidity levels drop Tuesday

A cold front moving across Minnesota is providing limited rain, but does bring in lower humidity by the end of Tuesday.

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What Monday's IPCC report means for Minnesota

August 9, 2021 5:30 PM

What Monday's IPCC report means for Minnesota

Monday’s latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report says climate change is already driving our weather and climate extremes.

by Paul Huttner

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