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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists, Paul Huttner, 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.

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Strong storms parts of Minn. Friday evening and overnight; steamy Saturday

Make sure that you have a way to receive severe weather warnings Friday evening and overnight Friday night. Another round of thunderstorms is also possible late Saturday. We have the weekend forecast details, which include an excessive heat watch on Saturday.
by Ron Trenda

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Warm and humid; thunderstorms spread across Minnesota Friday night

Our temperatures and dew points ramp up as we go through Friday. Thunderstorms are expected to spread across Minnesota Friday night, and severe weather is possible.
by Ron Trenda

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Excessive heat watch issued for Saturday

One of the hottest days this year is heading for Minnesota Saturday.
by Paul Huttner

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Warmer Thursday, with thunderstorm chances highest to the north

Temperatures rebound Thursday and some areas could see scattered showers and thunderstorms. Details on that, plus an update on drought conditions in parts of Minnesota and a look at our severe weather chances Friday night.
by Ron Trenda

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Free A/C: 1st sub-60 temperature in nearly 3 weeks

A fresher air mass blew into Minnesota Wednesday. Enjoy the respite from the humidity. A tropical air mass returns this weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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Delightful Wednesday, Thursday; heat, humidity build on Friday

Delightful Wednesday, Thursday; heat, humidity build on Friday

Comfortable weather for Wednesday with just a few isolated afternoon showers possible in Minnesota’s southeastern corner and far north. Heat and humidity will return on Friday. Strong storms are likely across northern Minnesota Friday night.
by Bill Endersen

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