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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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A front brings both rain and smoke into Minnesota

The wind shift along with a cold front is drawing smoke back into Minnesota, while the front is also triggering some spotty storms. Overall, our pattern stays drier and hotter than average.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Smoke and haze return across Minnesota Tuesday

A cold front moving across the state continues to bring chances for showers and storms. Meanwhile, the wind shift behind the front has funneled more smoke back into northern Minnesota.
by Nicole Mitchell

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