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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 13, 2021 1:53 PM

Air quality alert until Friday for northern half of Minnesota

Smoke plumes from Canadian wildfires will blanket northern Minnesota this week.

by Paul Huttner

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July 13, 2021 7:57 AM

Numerous severe storms expected to hit Minnesota Wednesday

Minnesota sees another hazy day Tuesday, with a few storms possible. A much heavier rain targets southern Minnesota on Wednesday, along with a significant chance for severe weather.

by Nicole Mitchell

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July 13, 2021 6:54 AM

Hazy Tuesday with a few storms by the afternoon

A disturbance moving across Minnesota Tuesday will bring a couple showers and storms, while also drawing more smoke back into the Arrowhead.

by Nicole Mitchell

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July 12, 2021 5:14 PM

Several more bouts of smoky skies ahead the next few weeks?

Widespread wildfire smoke across Canada is likely to invade Minnesota periodically in the coming weeks.

by Paul Huttner

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July 12, 2021 2:01 PM

Stormy Wednesday: Severe risk, potentially heavy rains likely

A storm system likely brings heavy rain and possible severe weather to southern Minnesota Wednesday.

by Paul Huttner

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July 12, 2021 8:12 AM

Heavy rain and a severe weather risk midweek

The quiet weather pattern of the past couple days changes midweek when a strong storm brings both a heavy rain potential and the risk for severe weather.

by Nicole Mitchell

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July 12, 2021 6:22 AM

Hazy sunshine again Monday

Although conditions improve somewhat Monday, smoke from wildfires in Canada keep much of the state hazy, while highs stay in the 80s.

by Nicole Mitchell

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July 11, 2021 5:55 PM

A summery Monday; welcome rain on Wednesday

Be patient if you’re looking for rain. It’s not in the Monday forecast, but many of us could see some meaningful rain on Wednesday. We look at that, plus potential heat next weekend and beyond.

by Ron Trenda

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July 11, 2021 10:27 AM

Filtered Sunday sunshine; temps take a dip midweek as rain returns

Our Sunday sunshine will be filtered by a layer of smoke from Canadian wildfires. We have the forecast details for the coming week, including our best chance of rain.

by Ron Trenda