Weather and Climate News

Mother nature delivers record warmth for Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is shaping up to be a scorcher, with summer-like heat surging across Minnesota. Temperatures are expected to climb into the 80s and 90s, potentially breaking long-standing records in several cities. Alongside the heat, low humidity and strong southerly winds will create critical fire weather conditions, prompting red flag warnings across most of the state.
Red flag warning issued for the state; record warmth for Sunday
Red flag warnings blanket nearly the entire state on Mother’s Day, with critical fire weather conditions expected to persist through Tuesday. Temperatures will soar into the 80s and 90s, with record highs possible in several locations.
Brief cooldown Saturday before record heat Sunday
A slight dip in temperatures Saturday before a summer-like heat wave arrives Sunday. Record setting temperatures are possible on Sunday. The combination of heat, low humidity, and gusty winds will also heighten the risk of critical fire weather across the region.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency forecasts moderately active air quality this summer
Forecast models predict four to seven days where ozone levels may be unhealthy for sensitive groups and between 12 and 16 days of wildfire smoke impacts in Minnesota this summer.
The heat is on: Very warm temps, fire weather watch this weekend
Unseasonably warm temperatures are forecast across the region this weekend with highs climbing into the upper 80s and low 90s. The combination of dry conditions, low humidity and gusty winds has prompted a fire weather watch.