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Weather and Climate News

Death toll from Hurricane Helene mounts as aftermath assessment begins

Death toll from Hurricane Helene mounts as aftermath assessment begins

More than 50 people were reported dead across the southeastern U.S. and millions without power as forecasters braced for “catastrophic” flooding.
by Rebecca Rosman, Emma Bowman, Rachel Treisman, Jonathan Franklin and Bill Chappell

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Fall-like mornings and summery afternoons

Fall-like mornings and summery afternoons

Temperatures continue to soar well into the 80s all weekend long. Although we aren’t near record temperatures today highs are forecast at unseasonably warm levels in the middle 80s.
by Laura Kubes

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Hurricane Helene: Minnesota transplants share how they’re weathering the storm

Hurricane Helene: Minnesota transplants share how they’re weathering the storm

Minnesota transplants in Florida are cleaning up Friday, after Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida’s Big Bend Thursday. Some of them have grown accustomed to hurricanes over time and took the storm in stride. For others, Helene was their first hurricane.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Friday's fall color update; weekend weather

Friday's fall color update; weekend weather

Another week of dry, above-average temperatures and cool nights has enabled the fall colors to transform beautifully. Warm temperatures in the 70s and 80s this weekend, combined with plenty of sunshine, make for a perfect road trip.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Rescuers race to free people trapped by Hurricane Helene after storm kills at least 30 in 4 states

Rescuers race to free people trapped by Hurricane Helene after storm kills at least 30 in 4 states

The death toll from Hurricane Helene has reached at least 30 across four states. According to an Associated Press tally Friday, the deaths occurred in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
by The Associated Press

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September heat and turning leaves: Where to catch fall colors

September heat and turning leaves: Where to catch fall colors

The Minnesota DNR’s fall colors map suggests leaves are in the beginning stages of turning colorful across northern Minnesota with the start of notable color in the Iron Range and near North Dakota, as well as a sprinkle along the southern border of Minnesota.
by Anika Besst

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Minnesota native prepares for Hurricane Helene in Florida

Minnesota native prepares for Hurricane Helene in Florida

Since moving to Florida from Minnesota in the late 1980s, Cheryl Magnuson has been through several big storms. She talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about preparing for this one.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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