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March 24, 2019 12:47 PM

Update on river flooding; Thursday looks drier now

I like the newest computer model info! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Global Forecast System model shows that rainfall Wednesday night and Thursday will be pass mostly to our south: The color chart to the right of the loop refers to the precipitation rate (mm per hour), not to the total amount of rain…

by Ron Trenda

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March 24, 2019 4:20 AM

River flooding increases; potential for rain on Thursday

No downpours are in the forecast the next few days, which is good news for everyone affected by rising river levels. Areas that have snow cover will see it shrink a bit today. On to the details. Temperature trends Sunday afternoon highs are expected to be in the 30s across roughly the northern third of Minnesota,…

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March 23, 2019 1:03 PM

River flooding update; next widespread rain on Thursday?

Two weeks ago, we were dealing with a weekend snowstorm. This weekend started out much nicer, with plenty of sunshine on Saturday and highs in the 50s and upper 40s across most of Minnesota. March is a fickle month! Temperature trends Sunday highs will be mainly in the 40s, with some 30s in far northern…

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March 23, 2019 4:04 AM

A bright and warm Saturday; river levels ramp up

I saw several people wearing shorts and no jacket Friday afternoon, as our Twin Cities high temp hit 50 degrees. Today will be several degrees warmer than yesterday, so there might be a few flip-flop sightings. Warm temps will accelerate snow melt across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and rivers will continue to rise. Temperature trends…

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March 22, 2019 11:00 AM

Higher Flood Forecast: 8th highest for Mississippi in St. Paul? Anatomy of runoff

8th highest flood of record at St. Paul next week?

by Paul Huttner

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March 22, 2019 4:12 AM

Flooding along many rivers; mild temps keep the snowmelt going

Minnesota highs will be mostly in the 40s this Friday afternoon, a few spots in southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro area could touch 50 degrees. Saturday will bring 50s to many areas.

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March 21, 2019 12:30 PM

Rivers rising fast now as flood threat grows; a shot at 60 next week?

Mississippi may rise close to 10 feet by next week.

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March 21, 2019 3:53 AM

Warmth for our first full day of spring; river flooding update

Minnesota highs will be mostly in the 40s today, with some spots in the metro area and the southeast reaching the lower 50s. Friday highs retreat a bit, with some 30s in the far north and in parts of west-central Minnesota.

by Ron Trenda