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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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.

Severe weather risk Thursday for much of Minnesota

Severe weather risk Thursday for much of Minnesota

A storm system will produce thunderstorm that could be severe Thursday. Large hail and damaging winds are possible.
by Paul Huttner

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One last hot, dry day before a cooler, stormy pattern takes hold

One last hot, dry day before a cooler, stormy pattern takes hold

Wednesday will be the last mostly sunny, dry and hot day for a bit. Our chances for rain and thunder increase Wednesday night into Thursday and will be followed by much cooler weather. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Hopeful signs for much needed Minnesota rainfall over the next 10 days

Hopeful signs for much needed Minnesota rainfall over the next 10 days

Our record heat and very dry air masses give way to rainfall chances through the next 10 days. It may not be enough to quench the whole state, but many areas could see at least a couple inches of rain through next week.
by Paul Huttner

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Heat, fire danger linger Tuesday; rain, cooler temps on the way

Heat, fire danger linger Tuesday; rain, cooler temps on the way

Rinse and repeat. Another hot, breezy day with critical fire conditions, especially in western Minnesota. We are on track for a shift toward cooler weather and needed rain by late week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Heat, critical fire weather conditions and air quality alerts

Heat, critical fire weather conditions and air quality alerts

It’ll be another hot day Monday with lots of sun, gusty winds and low humidity. Critical fire weather conditions persist Monday and Tuesday. Thunder is possible Wednesday night. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Red flag warning in effect: Hot, dry, and windy conditions

Red flag warning in effect: Hot, dry, and windy conditions

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue to grip the region, with highs soaring into the 80s and 90s—more typical of June than early May. The heat, combined with low humidity and strong southerly winds, has prompted red flag warnings across much of the state.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mother nature delivers record warmth for Mother's Day

Mother nature delivers record warmth for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is shaping up to be a scorcher, with summer-like heat surging across Minnesota. Temperatures are expected to climb into the 80s and 90s, potentially breaking long-standing records in several cities. Alongside the heat, low humidity and strong southerly winds will create critical fire weather conditions, prompting red flag warnings across most of the state.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Red flag warning issued for the state; record warmth for Sunday

Red flag warning issued for the state; record warmth for Sunday

Red flag warnings blanket nearly the entire state on Mother’s Day, with critical fire weather conditions expected to persist through Tuesday. Temperatures will soar into the 80s and 90s, with record highs possible in several locations.
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