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

MPR News brings you the latest weather outlook, across all of Minnesota, so you can be better prepared for your day.

June 19, 2025 11:36 AM

The sticky truth about dew point and relative humidity

We’ve all heard the classic line, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” But honestly, what is humidity? And what exactly does dew point measure? Let’s dive into the sticky, sweaty truth behind these weather terms.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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June 19, 2025 6:18 AM

Bright Thursday with some scattered storm chances before a hot weekend

Central and southern Minnesota will see sunshine while a few storms are possible in northeast Minnesota. More widespread thunder chances are possible Thursday and Friday nights.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 18, 2025 4:48 PM

Minnesota air quality forecast improves as rain dampens wildfire smoke

Rainfall in Canada has suppressed wildfire activity this week. That means less smoke for Minnesota skies.

by Paul Huttner

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June 18, 2025 1:26 PM

Steamy weekend: 100 degrees possible Saturday in SW Minnesota

A few isolated thundershowers around Minnesota Wednesday afternoon. Detail from tornado surveys are in.

by Paul Huttner

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June 18, 2025 6:20 AM

More shower and storm chances before a hot, humid weekend

It’ll be a pleasant day for most of central Minnesota with shower chances south and northwest. More storms are possible Thursday night and Friday night ahead of a hot weekend.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 17, 2025 4:54 PM

Weather service teams in the field surveying impact of Monday's tornadoes

National Weather Service survey teams are in the field getting reports on Monday’s tornadoes.

by Paul Huttner

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June 17, 2025 1:52 PM

Summer takes hold: Steamy 90s ahead this weekend

More typical June weather ahead this week. Heat builds this weekend.

by Paul Huttner

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June 17, 2025 6:25 AM

Cooler Tuesday, still unsettled this week ahead of a hot weekend

It’ll be cooler and less humid Tuesday. Unsettled weather lingers through Friday with more rain and storm chances. Heat and humidity build in for the weekend.

by Sven Sundgaard