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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.

July 31, 2020 8:30 AM

Wet weather disrupts part of the weekend

The uneventful weather trend of the past few days will be interrupted as a cold front brings showers and storms across the state. Behind the front, cooler weather settles in and quiet weather returns.

by Nicole Mitchell

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July 31, 2020 6:44 AM

A cold front brings changing weather Friday

Most of Minnesota remains dry and comfortable Friday, but a cold front will bring the northwestern corner of the state showers and storms by afternoon.

by Nicole Mitchell

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July 30, 2020 5:02 PM

All or nothing: Parts of Minnesota in flood, others still in drought

Parts of Minnesota in flood, others still dealing with drought.

by Paul Huttner

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July 30, 2020 1:09 PM

Tropical Storm Isaias latest storm in record fast Atlantic hurricane season

Tropical Storm Isaias is the 9th named storm in record fast Atlantic 2020 hurricane season.

by Paul Huttner

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July 30, 2020 9:02 AM

Recent rains improve drought conditions

Other than chances for rain Friday and Saturday, predominantly dry weather continues into late next week. However, the lack of significant rain could erode recent improvements in Minnesota’s drought areas.

by Nicole Mitchell

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July 30, 2020 6:35 AM

Seasonable weather again Thursday

Thursday will be another comfortable day with plentiful sunshine, low humidity, seasonable temperatures and light winds.

by Nicole Mitchell

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July 29, 2020 5:21 PM

Pleasantly stable weather pattern continues; thunder threat Saturday

Our pleasant late July weather pattern continues. A tropical system may impact the southeast U.S. by this weekend.

by Paul Huttner

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July 29, 2020 1:44 PM

Toasty summer: Midwest running warmer than average this summer

It’s been a warm summer across the Upper Midwest.

by Paul Huttner

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July 29, 2020 8:13 AM

The break from hot weather continues

Other than a few showers and storms moving across the state Friday and Saturday, the overall weather pattern for Minnesota through the next week stays relatively quiet with seasonable temperatures.

by Nicole Mitchell