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Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists Ben Cathey, Sven Sundgaard and Mandy Thalhuber.

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Weekend forecast: Saturday thunder chance, dry on Sunday

Some areas could see a Saturday shower or thunderstorm, but Sunday looks dry. We have your weekend forecast, plus an update on the Wednesday tornado in Grant and Otter Tail counties.
by Ron Trenda

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July's heat finally takes a break

After a quiet day Friday, more showers and storms move in for the first half of the weekend.  Temperatures return closer to average after a hotter than normal July so far.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Sunshine and lower humidity Friday

Friday brings sunny skies, warm weather and lower humidity.  However, more showers and storms start to move into western Minnesota by Friday night.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Weekend forecast: Scattered storms Saturday, a quiet Sunday

We’ll have a mixed bag of weather this weekend. Check out the details on our weekend temperatures and who may see a thunderstorm.
by Ron Trenda

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Storms target southeastern Minnesota

A potent storm system is exiting the state, but not without another potential round of severe weather Thursday. Meanwhile, recent rain has not been enough to help worsening drought conditions in central and northeastern Minnesota.
by Nicole Mitchell

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The severe weather threat shifts southeast

Skies clear across most of Minnesota Thursday with slightly cooler temperatures. However, occasional storms linger in eastern and southern Minnesota, including a continued severe weather risk.
by Nicole Mitchell

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