Weather and Climate News

Fall colors update; temperatures change dramatically into Friday
We have one more warm day ahead before several cold fronts bring temperatures back to seasonal and below-seasonal levels. Meanwhile, fall colors in the northland are expected to reach their peak this weekend.
Last 80-degree day potentially of 2024. Much cooler this weekend
Enjoy what’s likely to be the last 80-degree day of the 2024 season. Two cold fronts will drop temperatures by Sunday to the coldest readings since April. Light rain is also possible. 
Milton knocks out power to millions and spawns 150 tornadoes across Florida. At least 4 dead
Hurricane Milton is barreling into the Atlantic Ocean after plowing across Florida. The storm knocked out power to more than 3 million customers and whipped up a barrage of tornadoes.
Facing Hurricane Milton: Floridians and Minnesotans share stories of escape and resilience
As Hurricane Milton targets Florida, Minnesotans step up with relief efforts while others face the challenges of evacuation and honestly assessing home safety.
Why are we seeing so many northern lights this year? Another show possible Thursday night
It’s not your imagination. Northern lights are unusually frequent above Minnesota this year. This solar cycle has been very good at producing auroras visible over Minnesota, and our dry weather pattern has produced many clear sky nights so we can see the shows.
Minnesotan who road-tripped to Florida takes shelter as Hurricane Milton approaches
Here in Minnesota, there is special attention on the storm because so many Minnesotans now live in Florida or have a second home there. St. Paul resident Tim Dykstal drove there for vacation.
‘Look for safer shelter,’ Biden warns as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida coast
In spite of the very real threat to their homes, belongings and livelihoods, many Floridians in Milton’s potential path remained in good spirits hours before its expected landfall.