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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists Ben Cathey, Sven Sundgaard and Mandy Thalhuber.

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Sunshine, but becoming windy; Red Flag warning includes the metro area this afternoon

Sunshine, but becoming windy; Red Flag warning includes the metro area this afternoon

Winds will increase by this afternoon and remain gusty into early evening. The strong winds will combine with low relative humidity levels to create dangerous fire weather conditions in much of Minnesota this afternoon and early this evening.  Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, so outdoor burning is not recommended. The National Weather…
by Ron Trenda

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Best rain chance stays south; record lake ice-out

Best rain chance stays south; record lake ice-out

Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are possible in southern Minnesota late Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening.
by Ron Trenda

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At long last, spring has arrived to stay

At long last, spring has arrived to stay

We should have high temperatures mainly in the 60s and 70s across the state for quite a few days coming up. Wednesday will warm mainly into the 60s around Minnesota.
by Bill Endersen

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Breezy and warmer Monday; shower and thunder chances return

Breezy and warmer Monday; shower and thunder chances return

Minnesotans enjoyed a weekend of sunshine and agreeable temperatures. If Sunday afternoon wasn’t warm enough for you, you’ll probably like Monday. Monday afternoon highs are expected to hit 80 or warmer in much of southern Minnesota, with mostly 70s in central and northern Minnesota: Some spots along the north shore of Lake Superior will top…
by Ron Trenda

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