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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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Close Call: Photos show near tornadic storm

Photos show just how close we came to a tornado in the southwest Twin Cities tonight.
by Paul Huttner

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Steamy Tuesday, with some strong thunderstorms possible by evening

Steamy Tuesday, with some strong thunderstorms possible by evening

I’d say that our Monday weather was ideal. There was plenty of sunshine, and temperatures and humidity levels were pleasant. If you like your weather a bit steamier, you might like that part of the Tuesday forecast. Tuesday warmup Highs Tuesday will warm into the 90s in southwestern Minnesota, with 80s in most other parts…
by Ron Trenda

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Lovely dry Monday, steamy and then stormy Tuesday

Lovely dry Monday, steamy and then stormy Tuesday

The only blip on the Minnesota weather map this morning is fog and low stratus clouds north of the Twin Cities from Rush City, Mora and McGregor north to the Duluth area. That fog will dissipate and the clouds will thin under the July sun. Today will be a repeat of Sunday’s comfortable humidities, but…
by Bill Endersen

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Comfortable Sunday and Monday; steamy with thunderstorms possible on Tuesday

Comfortable Sunday and Monday; steamy with thunderstorms possible on Tuesday

Our air-conditioners will get a rest this Sunday and Monday. Temperatures and humidity levels will be lower than they were on Saturday. Highs this Sunday afternoon will be mostly in the 70s over Minnesota, with a few spots in the south touching 80. Similar highs are expected on Monday: Tuesday heat and humidity High temperatures…
by Ron Trenda

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Saturday evening thunderstorm chance; cooler and less humid on Sunday

Saturday evening thunderstorm chance; cooler and less humid on Sunday

We hit 90 degrees at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Saturday afternoon. Update: Saturday’s high was later updated to 91 degrees. It sure felt summery, with afternoon dew point temps in the upper 60s! Saturday was the 10th day this year that we reached 90 or warmer in the Twin Cities metro area. On average, the…
by Ron Trenda

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A muggy Saturday, lovely Sunday

A muggy Saturday, lovely Sunday

Strong and severe thunderstorms spread across northern Minnesota late Friday. Some hail was reported mainly in the northwestern part of the state. Then, as expected, the storms morphed into a damaging wind scenario from around Bemidji and Cass Lake eastward to Hill City, McGregor and the Duluth area. Numerous areas got heavy rain. Flooding was…
by Bill Endersen

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The wildfire-climate change feedback loop

The wildfire-climate change feedback loop

Climate change and increased wildfire links show up in the data.
by Paul Huttner

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