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Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists, Paul Huttner, 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 3, 2019 8:41 AM

Summer keeps rolling this weekend, along with thunderstorm chances for some areas

Highs in the 80s and dew points in the 60s. That sounds like summer to me. Some areas could see scattered showers and thunderstorms this weekend.

by Ron Trenda

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August 2, 2019 12:21 PM

Former Vice President Al Gore talks climate change solutions in Twin Cities

In this special episode of Climate Cast, host Paul Huttner sits down with Former Vice President Al Gore at his Climate Reality Leadership Corps training in Minneapolis.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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August 2, 2019 8:42 AM

Summery highs in the 80s for most of Minn., western Wis. this weekend

If you enjoy high temps in the 80s and dew point temps in the 60s, you’ll like the forecast through this weekend.

by Ron Trenda

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August 1, 2019 2:37 PM

Summer returns; 5th wettest year so far

August opens with summery heat and humidity. Rain will be scarce.

by Paul Huttner

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August 1, 2019 8:54 AM

A summery stretch through the weekend

August is beginning with some very typical summery weather. Temperatures and dew points will be a bit higher than the past few days.

by Ron Trenda

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July 31, 2019 6:12 PM

Temperatures and humidity rise a bit; thunder chances far north on Thursday

Temperatures and dew points will slowly rise as August begins.

by Ron Trenda

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July 31, 2019 8:05 AM

July going out in style; warmer and more humid to begin August

July will end with a very pleasant Wednesday. August will take off with slightly warmer temperatures and more humidity. Look for occasional scattered thunderstorms later in the week.

by Bill Endersen

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July 30, 2019 4:10 PM

Former Vice President Al Gore's Climate Reality Project coming to Twin Cities Friday

The former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize recipient will be in the Twin Cities this weekend.

by Paul Huttner

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July 30, 2019 7:52 AM

Sunday tornado tally rises to 6

Twin Cities NWS office finds damage from a sixth tornado.

by Paul Huttner

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July 29, 2019 5:16 PM

NWS: 5 tornadoes Sunday including rare 'satellite tornado'

Damage patterns indicate a relatively rare “satellite” tornado formed and revolved around the bigger Silver Lake tornado.

by Paul Huttner

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