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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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Lots of Saturday sunshine; wet at times on Sunday

Lots of Saturday sunshine; wet at times on Sunday

On Sunday, periods of showers and a few thunderstorms are a good bet for much of Minnesota, although north-central and northeastern Minnesota could have a dry day.
by Ron Trenda

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Pleasant Saturday, rain chance Sunday; Perseids at peak

Pleasant Saturday, rain chance Sunday; Perseids at peak

There could be some showers and thunderstorms at times on Sunday and Sunday evening in about the southern two-thirds of Minnesota. The best chance of thunderstorms in eastern Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro area would be Sunday afternoon and evening.
by Ron Trenda

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Very nice Friday and Saturday; chance of rain on Sunday

Very nice Friday and Saturday; chance of rain on Sunday

A nearby high-pressure system will bring pleasant weather to Minnesota this Friday and most of Saturday. Southwestern Minnesota could see some scattered showers and an isolated thunderstorm late Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening.
by Ron Trenda

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A dry and pleasant Friday; 2016 global climate report

A dry and pleasant Friday; 2016 global climate report

A high-pressure system will spread over Minnesota on Friday, then drift slowly eastward on Saturday. The result will be dry weather for all of Minnesota on Friday and for most of Minnesota on Saturday.
by Ron Trenda

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Chance of showers, isolated thunderstorm; rainfall recap

Chance of showers, isolated thunderstorm; rainfall recap

Some spots in Minnesota and western Wisconsin could also see an afternoon or evening thunderstorm. Looking ahead, an isolated shower is possible in most parts of Minnesota this weekend, mainly during the afternoon and early evening hours.
by Ron Trenda

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Showers and thunderstorms are on their way

Showers and thunderstorms are on their way

For the southern half of Minnesota, Wednesday will bring two separate shots of rain. The first area of storms has already developed and has spread through west central and southwestern Minnesota.
by Bill Endersen

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Unsettled weather Wednesday; U.S. has second warmest January through July

Unsettled weather Wednesday; U.S. has second warmest January through July

There was a symphony of lawnmowers in my St. Paul neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon. I think the word is out that showers and thunderstorms are in our forecast for Wednesday and Thursday! Rain chances A cold front will move into eastern parts of North Dakota and South Dakota on Wednesday, spreading showers and thunderstorms toward…
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Another winner on Tuesday; Wednesday rain chance

Another winner on Tuesday; Wednesday rain chance

Minnesotans enjoyed some of the finest weather in the country on Monday, and Tuesday will be just as nice. An outdoor lunch or dinner will be pleasant on Tuesday, with highs in the 70s over northern and central Minnesota, and some lower 80s in the south: Wednesday highs should be in the 70s across most…
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