Record heat, then much-needed rain

Dozens of daily high temperature records were broken around the state on April 5, with more than 60 climate stations reporting temperatures of 80 degrees or above.

That record heat was quickly followed by much-needed spring rain. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley about the week in Minnesota weather.

Click on the audio player above to hear their conversation.

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