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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.

September 26, 2020 9:57 AM

Balmy Saturday; then a serious cooldown

Saturday will feel like lingering summer again, especially across southern Minnesota. Scattered showers are crossing northern parts of the state. Strong thunderstorms are likely to grow over northern Wisconsin Saturday evening. Much cooler temperatures are on their way for the upcoming week.

by Bill Endersen

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September 26, 2020 6:33 AM

One last summery day, then gradually turning much cooler

Saturday will bring summery temperatures again, especially to southern Minnesota. Scattered showers are on tap across the north, mainly Saturday afternoon. Strong thunderstorms are likely to develop just east of the Twin Cities in late afternoon.

by Bill Endersen

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September 25, 2020 5:23 PM

The Great Conjunction of 2020: Jupiter and Saturn sky show this fall

Jupiter and Saturn put on a sky show this fall.

by Paul Huttner

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September 25, 2020 2:27 PM

Tale of two seasons: Summery south, fall up north

Summery warmth continues in southern Minnesota Saturday; cooler breezes arrive Sunday.

by Paul Huttner

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September 25, 2020 9:09 AM

Minnesota likely sees the final 80s of the year

Above average temperatures continue through Saturday, then the month ends on a much colder note. Meanwhile, spotty showers and storms could include isolated severe weather Friday evening.

by Nicole Mitchell

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September 25, 2020 7:06 AM

Friday stays warm before temperatures drop

After a foggy start for parts of the state, much of Minnesota sees sunshine and warm weather. However, a cold front brings showers and storms across northern Minnesota and starts cooling the weather by Saturday.

by Nicole Mitchell

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September 24, 2020 5:32 PM

July breeze Friday; 30 degrees colder next week

Big weather changes ahead next week.

by Paul Huttner

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September 24, 2020 2:11 PM

All or nothing: Patchwork rainfall totals this morning

It’s been a dry September across Minnesota. Thursday morning’s rainfall brought soaking rains to a few locations.

by Paul Huttner

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September 24, 2020 8:59 AM

Temperatures tumble over the weekend

Rain Thursday morning continues to clear and temperatures rebound Friday. Then cooler weather returns over the weekend, and the month ends with below average temperatures.

by Nicole Mitchell