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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.

May 23, 2020 6:45 AM

Soggy start to the Memorial Day weekend

Saturday morning will be the rainiest part of the day in southern and central Minnesota. We have your Saturday forecast details.

by Ron Trenda

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May 22, 2020 5:33 PM

Heat on the horizon? 80s to near 90 next weekend?

The season’s first 90-degree heat may be on the way in about 10 days.

by Paul Huttner

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May 22, 2020 3:01 PM

Mixed bag: More dry than rainy hours this weekend

The first big holiday of summer brings clouds and a few showers.

by Paul Huttner

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May 22, 2020 11:49 AM

Weekend forecast: No all-day rains this holiday weekend

As you make plans for this Memorial Day weekend, be prepared for some rain and thunderstorms at times. On a positive note, we’ll have many more dry hours than wet hours, and temperatures will be a bit above normal. We have the details for you.

by Ron Trenda

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May 22, 2020 9:16 AM

The holiday weekend brings showers and storms

Fridays stays mostly cloudy, with only a slight possibility for rain, then the weather gets more active with chances for showers and storms over the holiday weekend.

by Nicole Mitchell

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May 22, 2020 7:04 AM

More clouds and mild weather for Friday

Friday stays mostly cloudy and mild again, with spotty showers and perhaps a couple isolated storms.

by Nicole Mitchell

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May 21, 2020 5:06 PM

Rainbow watch: Timing occasional showers and thunderstorms this weekend

Rainfall timing is coming into slightly clearer focus this weekend.

by Paul Huttner

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May 21, 2020 2:59 PM

Drought monitor: 51 percent of Minnesota now abnormally dry

Dryness is expanding across Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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May 21, 2020 11:40 AM

Weekend weather: A bit of rain and thunder at times

We’ll see some rain at times this Memorial Day weekend, but we’ll enjoy many dry hours too. We have forecast details to help you plan your holiday weekend.

by Ron Trenda