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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.

July 24, 2021 10:30 AM

Recap of overnight rain totals, plus a look at hot weekend temps

Who saw the soaking rains Friday night? We have the details, plus a look at hot temps this weekend and early next week.

by Ron Trenda

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July 24, 2021 7:04 AM

A hot Saturday, with dew points falling during the afternoon

We’ll start out steamy, but dew points will be falling this afternoon. We have the forecast details.

by Ron Trenda

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July 23, 2021 5:18 PM

Scattered storms into Saturday morning; heat continues

Spotty storms rumble across parts of Minnesota overnight into Saturday. And sharp dry line pushes much less humid air into the state.

by Paul Huttner

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July 23, 2021 11:55 AM

Weekend forecast: Heat continues, humidity drops

Hot weather will continue in many areas this weekend, but our dew points will drop. We have your weekend forecast details plus a look at Friday night rain chances.

by Ron Trenda

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July 23, 2021 9:07 AM

Storms Friday night punctuate the hot pattern

Storms Friday night are not expected to bring enough rain to dent Minnesota’s drought, and the hot, mostly dry weather continues into next week.

by Nicole Mitchell

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July 23, 2021 7:11 AM

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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July 22, 2021 5:11 PM

Minnesota desperately needs rain. The outlook is spotty next week

Minnesota needs rain. How many rain chances into next week? How many more 90-degree days ahead?

by Paul Huttner

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July 22, 2021 11:55 AM

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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July 22, 2021 7:57 AM

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