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 24, 2020 5:15 PM

Monitoring severe weather risk tonight

Developing storms may produce severe weather Monday night.

by Paul Huttner

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August 24, 2020 1:28 PM

Hot, smoky, and stormy. Severe risk again through tonight.

Another round of severe storms looks probable across Minnesota and Wisconsin through Monday night.

by Paul Huttner

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August 24, 2020 8:33 AM

Periods of active weather throughout the week

The weather stays active this week, with the possibility of severe weather. Meanwhile, temperatures stay high through Wednesday, then return to more seasonable highs by the weekend.

by Nicole Mitchell

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August 24, 2020 6:57 AM

Storms and heat both cause concerns Monday

Active weather targets central and southern Minnesota Monday with everything from dangerous heat to a risk for severe storms.

by Nicole Mitchell

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August 23, 2020 6:10 PM

Steamy again on Monday, with thunderstorm chances increasing PM

Was Sunday warm enough for you? Another steamy day is on tap for Monday, and some areas may see strong or severe thunderstorms late Monday afternoon or Monday evening. We have the details, plus updates on Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura.

by Ron Trenda

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August 23, 2020 10:20 AM

A steamy Sunday, with best PM thunder chances north

It’ll be a steamy Sunday afternoon, with thunderstorms chances highest in northwestern Minnesota. Those scattered thunderstorms spread eastward this evening and overnight. We have the forecast details, plus a look at the week ahead. Also, California wildfire smoke will paint our sunset reddish/orange.

by Ron Trenda

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August 23, 2020 6:58 AM

Foggy start north; steamy Sunday

It’ll be a steamy Sunday across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Northern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin are starting out with areas of dense fog. We have details on that, and the thunderstorm chances later today in the north.

by Ron Trenda

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August 22, 2020 5:50 PM

A steamy Sunday

We’ll have another steamy afternoon on Sunday, and the warm temperatures will linger into the coming week. Details on that, plus the tropical storms that could make landfall in Louisiana as hurricanes this week.

by Ron Trenda

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August 22, 2020 10:10 AM

Steamy weekend weather; spotty Saturday t-storms possible

Summery warmth and humidity will stay with us this weekend. Some locations may see a Saturday thunderstorm, then Sunday looks rain-free. We have your forecast details, including a look at the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda