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Flood watch issued ahead of Sunday night rainfall

Flood watch issued ahead of Sunday night rainfall

Heavy rain is expected to return late Sunday night, prompting a flood watch for portions of the state. Another round of showers and thunderstorms will move through the area, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall and possibly severe weather. Flash flooding, gusty winds, and localized downpours will be the main concerns heading into Monday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Heavy rains and flash flooding drench parts of the state

Heavy rains and flash flooding drench parts of the state

Heavy rains continue to pour across the state, with rainfall amounts between 3-5 inches triggering flash flooding in several areas. More rain is expected later Sunday, some of which could be heavy and accompanied by gusty winds.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Persistent overnight rain could trigger flash flooding

Persistent overnight rain could trigger flash flooding

As a frontal boundary stalls across the state, it will help fuel rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall expected. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are possible in some areas, raising concerns for flash flooding.
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Stormy Saturday rolls in: rain soakers and morning gusts

Stormy Saturday rolls in: rain soakers and morning gusts

Heavy rains soaked the region at daybreak, with rumbling skies and strong gusts sweeping through at times. After a brief lull in the action, another round of showers and thunderstorms is possible late Saturday night, mainly targeting the south metro and southern Minnesota.
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Hurricane Erin kicks off the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

Hurricane Erin kicks off the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

Erin strengthened into a hurricane early Friday morning, becoming the first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic season to reach hurricane status.
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Humid air, stalled front setting the stage for heavy rainfall risk

Humid air, stalled front setting the stage for heavy rainfall risk

We have tropical dew points back over the region into the weekend. Friday will be hot and humid for southern Minnesota. Several rounds of thunderstorms will add up this weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Another soaker on the way for an already saturated Minnesota

Another soaker on the way for an already saturated Minnesota

No signs of drought heading into mid-August as another round of heavier rainfall sets its sights on central and eastern Minnesota. Humid conditions will lead to multiple chances for rainfall through the weekend.
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