Weather and Climate News

Climate change made Helene more dangerous. It also makes similar storms more likely
Researchers found that Hurricane Helene was stronger, rainier, and significantly more likely because of climate change. The U.S. can expect more such storms in the future as warming continues.
‘We’re grateful’: Rapidan Dam Store reopens in new temporary location
The Rapidan Dam Store reopened in a new location in Mankato Monday. The original building was demolished before it fell into the Blue Earth River during severe flooding which swept around the dam in June.
Minnesotans in Florida brace for arrival of Hurricane Milton; Minnesota National Guard ready to provide help
Gov. Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide emergency assistance in Florida as the state braces for Hurricane Milton, which is likely to make landfall within the week.
Temps in the 60s and 70s Tuesday, climbing to 80s by Thursday
Sunny skies and anomalous warmth are the headlines yet again. We’ll be about 5-15 degrees above normal Tuesday with highs in the 60s and 70s. Eighty-degree readings return Thursday. 
The Latest: Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 5 as Florida prepares for evacuations
The major hurricane threatens to bring dangerous storm surge to Tampa Bay and is setting the stage for potential mass evacuations less than two weeks after a catastrophic Hurricane Helene swamped the coastline and killed more than 230 people.