Weather and Climate News

August 26, 2024 5:42 PM

Cost is a barrier as cities prepare for wild weather in a changing climate

Minnesota cities are making plans to prepare for the impact of climate change. State grants help cities develop plans for updating infrastructure to manage more frequent extreme rain events but finding the money to make those plans a reality is a big challenge.

by Dan Gunderson

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August 26, 2024 5:21 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m. includes Twin Cities

A severe thunderstorm watch includes the Twin Cites.

by Paul Huttner

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August 26, 2024 3:54 PM

Much of Minnesota swelters as heat index climbs past 100 degrees

Sweltering conditions intensified across southern and central Minnesota on Monday, with the combination of heat and humidity making it feel like more than 100 degrees.

by MPR News Staff, Cari Spencer and Chandra Colvin

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August 26, 2024 2:58 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. includes central Minnesota

Severe storms favor central Minnesota this afternoon into the evening.

by Paul Huttner

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August 26, 2024 2:12 PM

Latest fatal landslide in Alaska kills 1 and injures 3 in Ketchikan, a popular cruise ship stop

A landslide cut a path down a steep, thickly forested hillside and crashed into several homes in Ketchikan, Alaska, killing one person and injuring three in the latest such disaster to strike the mountainous region.

by The Associated Press

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August 26, 2024 12:55 PM

Excessive heat Monday, severe storm risk through Monday night

Extreme heat and severe storms are likely on Monday.

by Paul Huttner

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August 26, 2024 11:22 AM

Dangerous heat or severe storms at the Minnesota State Fair? Here‘s what to do

Dangerous heat and potentially severe storms are in the forecast for Minnesota on Monday. Officials at the Minnesota State Fair have plans in place for both, to keep fairgoers safe.

by MPR News Staff

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August 26, 2024 6:26 AM

Excessive heat warning Monday with severe storms possible late

An excessive heat warning continues through 8 p.m. for southern Minnesota Monday. Severe storms are possible late Monday. Temperatures will cool throughout the week.

by Sven Sundgaard

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August 25, 2024 5:00 PM

Excessive heat doesn't stop fairgoers at the Great Minnesota Get-Together

The two on-site medical stations at the State Fair have boosted staffing in light of the riskier weather. As of Sunday afternoon, there was a slight increase in people seeking heat-related help at the stations.

by Cari Spencer

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August 25, 2024 4:13 PM

Continued hot and muggy weather. Severe weather possible on Monday.

High temperatures in the low 90s with 70-degree dew points to start the week. Strong to severe thunderstorms for central and southern Minnesota late Monday into early Tuesday.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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