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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.

August 20, 2020 1:55 PM

Tropical trouble: Dueling storms in the Gulf of Mexico next week?

Forecast models suggest two possible tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time.

by Paul Huttner

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August 20, 2020 11:30 AM

Weekend forecast: Summery; thunderstorm chances in some areas on Saturday

Summery weather will stay with us through the weekend. We have the forecast details, including which areas will have the best chance of a thundertorm.

by Ron Trenda

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August 20, 2020 8:30 AM

The hot, humid weather returns

The weather across Minnesota has turned warm and humid once more, and storm chances increase as we head toward the weekend.

by Nicole Mitchell

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August 20, 2020 6:51 AM

Hotter, more humid weather returns

Temperatures stay above average all of Thursday, with more showers and storms moving across northern Minnesota.

by Nicole Mitchell

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August 19, 2020 5:36 PM

How much is COVID-19 impacting forecast model accuracy?

Fewer aircraft observations may be impacting forecast model accuracy.

by Paul Huttner

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August 19, 2020 3:03 PM

Steamy tropical air mass returns

Tropical air mass returns to Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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August 19, 2020 8:34 AM

Minnesota lakes are at their warmest

This is a great week to enjoy area lakes, which are at their warmest of the summer right now, just watch for occasional showers and storms, especially in northern Minnesota.

by Nicole Mitchell

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August 19, 2020 7:15 AM

Northern Minnesota sees strong storms Wednesday

Showers and storms move across northern Minnesota Wednesday, some of which will bring high wind and hail, while the rest of the state remains warm and sunny.

by Nicole Mitchell