Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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.

August 27, 2020 8:54 AM

Last 90s of the season likely Thursday

Severe weather is likely for the southern half of Minnesota late Thursday and into the overnight. Meanwhile, temperatures continue to cool back toward, and even slightly below, average.

by Nicole Mitchell

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August 27, 2020 6:54 AM

Strong storms possible late Thursday

Thursday stays above average across the state but not as hot as recent days, and strong storms move in late.

by Nicole Mitchell

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August 26, 2020 5:27 PM

Spotty storms tonight, better chance for heavy rain Friday morning

Flash flood threat Friday morning? Pattern change brings much cooler weather by next week.

by Paul Huttner

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August 26, 2020 3:00 PM

Category 4 Hurricane Laura heading for a destructive landfall in Louisiana

The storm packs sustained winds of 140 mph and may produce 10- to 20-foot storm surge.

by Paul Huttner

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August 26, 2020 8:57 AM

Active weather brings a risk for strong storms

Wednesday brings one last day of hot weather before temperatures return closer to average. Meanwhile, a couple rounds of storms bring back-to-back severe weather concerns.

by Nicole Mitchell

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August 26, 2020 6:59 AM

Strong storms possible Wednesday

Dangerous heat continues Wednesday, and central Minnesota sees a risk for severe weather.

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August 25, 2020 5:17 PM

Fall-front ahead: Feeling 30 degrees colder next week?

Steamy tropical pattern gives way to September-like air mass next week.

by Paul Huttner

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August 25, 2020 1:56 PM

Hurricane Laura likely intensifies to a major hurricane with 115 mph winds Wednesday

Hurricane Laura likely intensifies to a major hurricane Wednesday.

by Paul Huttner

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August 25, 2020 8:37 AM

Dangerous heat continues through Wednesday

Heat continues to be a concern in southern Minnesota through Wednesday, while a couple rounds of storms could impact the state through the end of the week.

by Nicole Mitchell