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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.

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Periods of severe weather possible through Thursday

Periods of severe weather possible through Thursday

A potent storm is bringing everything from severe weather to extreme heat across Minnesota.  Behind the system, temperatures return closer to average for the weekend.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Dangerous heat and severe weather Wednesday

Dangerous heat and severe weather Wednesday

A summer storm is bringing both high heat and humidity into Minnesota and creating widespread showers and storms, some of which are severe.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Two severe storm waves likely in Minnesota Tuesday and Wednesday

Two severe storm waves likely in Minnesota Tuesday and Wednesday

Forecast models suggest two likely storm waves across the Upper Midwest tonight and Wednesday. The stronger storms may pack damaging winds and large hail.
by Paul Huttner

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Severe weather possible starting Tuesday night

Tuesday’s weather stays fairly quiet before a storm system brings in more heat, humidity and the risk of severe weather by Wednesday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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A drier day across most of Minnesota

Warm and humid weather continues, with only an isolated chance for showers and storms, especially in southern Minnesota. Storms, including possible severe weather, target northwestern Minnesota late Tuesday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Storms in opposite corners of Minnesota; 90s return Wednesday

Strong storms ripped through northeast Minnesota Monday afternoon. The Lake Vermillion area appears to be hard hit with down trees and power lines.
by Paul Huttner

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Steamy to stormy: Heat and storm risk through Wednesday

The steamy summer of 2020 continues for Minnesota. Scattered storms will dump locally heavy rainfall. A fresher air mass blows in Friday.
by Paul Huttner

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Heavy rain brings relief to drought areas

Hot and humid weather continues through the week, and showers and storms will stay widespread through at least Wednesday. While heavy rain is causing flash flooding concerns, in some parts of Minnesota the precipitation has been very beneficial. 
by Nicole Mitchell

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Hot, humid and stormy for Monday

Monday will be another hot and humid day, with scattered showers and storms, especially for southern Minnesota. Occasional severe storms and periods of heavy rain are likely.
by Nicole Mitchell

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