Weather and Climate News

A temperate start to the work week, then possible record-breaking temperatures ahead
High pressure at the start of the work week will bring sunshine and above-seasonal temperatures. Expect 80-degree highs to return by the end of the week with no chances for precipitation in the forecast.
Seasonal temperatures for Sunday; warming trend this week
Temperatures will drop to the low 60s on Sunday, aligning with our seasonal average for early October. Winds will remain blustery, gusting over 30 mph. A warming trend is anticipated, with the possibility of record highs by Thursday.
Breezy conditions continue; cooler temperatures Sunday
Very gusty winds will persist from Saturday night into Sunday with the passage of a cold front. Clearing skies tonight will provide an opportunity for northern lights viewing. Highs on Sunday are expected to return to average, ranging from the lower to mid-60s.
Inside the North Carolina mountain town that Hurricane Helene nearly wiped off the map
Nearly 400 miles from where Hurricane Helene made landfall, the North Carolina mountain hamlet of Chimney Rock Village has been all but wiped off the map. The backs of restaurants and gift shops that boasted riverfront balconies dangle ominously in mid-air. 
What a difference a week makes: Where to catch the changing fall colors in Minnesota
The Minnesota DNR’s fall colors map suggests leaves are between 25-75 percent changed. The most colorful sights are in the state’s arrowhead region, central Minnesota and in the northeast. The Twin Cities metro area remains fairly green.
Strong geomagnetic storm set to illuminate Minnesota's night sky
The northern lights will put on a spectacular show this weekend, following two powerful solar storms. One of these solar flares is the strongest we’ve seen in this solar cycle and the most powerful flare since 2017.