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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 15, 2020 10:30 AM

Quiet Saturday in most areas, thunderstorms possible in northern Minn.

It’ll be a fairly quiet weekend in most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Northern Minnesota could see some scattered thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening. We have your weekend forecast details, plus a recap of Friday’s severe weather.

by Ron Trenda

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August 15, 2020 6:55 AM

P.M. thunderstorm chance northern Minnesota

Our weather will be much less bumpy today in most areas. Northern Minnesota may see some scattered late-day storms. We have your Saturday forecast details.

by Ron Trenda

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August 14, 2020 9:12 PM

Tornadoes, severe storms hammer Minnesota Friday

At least 7 preliminary tornado reports across central Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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August 14, 2020 2:09 PM

Weather alert: Tornado and severe thunderstorm watches until 8 p.m.

Severe storms are likely Friday across southern Minnesota. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are possible.

by Paul Huttner

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August 14, 2020 11:50 AM

Weekend forecast: Quiet weekend after Friday evening storms

Friday afternoon and Friday evening will feature some strong to severe thunderstorms in parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The storms linger into the overnight hours, but the daylight hours of Saturday are looking pretty good. We have your weekend forecast details.

by Ron Trenda

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August 14, 2020 7:16 AM

Widespread severe weather expected Friday

Minnesota sees very active weather Friday with widespread showers and storms across the state, including areas of severe weather and heavy rain. Much quieter weather returns over the weekend.

by Nicole Mitchell

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August 13, 2020 5:16 PM

MPR weather live blog: Tracking strong to severe storms overnight

Two main storm waves cross Minnesota through Friday.

by Paul Huttner

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August 13, 2020 2:35 PM

Severe weather likely again overnight and Friday

Severe weather likely again overnight and Friday. Two more storm waves likely.

by Paul Huttner

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August 13, 2020 11:27 AM

Weekend forecast: Comfortable temps, humidity; storm chance up north Saturday

Some bumpy weather is possible Friday night, but the daylight hours of Saturday and Sunday look mainly rain-free. We have your weekend forecast details.

by Ron Trenda