Weather and Climate News

July 31, 2024 2:11 PM

New severe thunderstorm watch includes Brainerd, Duluth, and Iron Range until 7 p.m.

Severe thunderstorm watches are in effect for much of central into northeast Minnesota Wednesday.

by Paul Huttner

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July 31, 2024 12:22 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch until 7 p.m. includes western and central Minnesota

Severe storms will move through Minnesota from west to east through this evening.

by Paul Huttner

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July 31, 2024 6:32 AM

Strong storms possible Wednesday followed by more hot days

It will be a hot and very humid Wednesday. A disturbance will touch off potentially strong storms late in the day into the overnight. Sunshine returns for Friday and Saturday along with heat.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 30, 2024 5:27 PM

Severe risk Wednesday

A slight risk for severe storms covers much of Minnesota Wednesday. But forecast models differ on storm timing and coverage.

by Paul Huttner

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July 30, 2024 4:58 PM

County Road 9 bridge closed indefinitely, Blue Earth County discusses possible replacement project

The County Road 9 bridge will stay closed indefinitely as county officials deemed it irreparable after last month’s flooding caused serious damage to the supports.

by Hannah Yang

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July 30, 2024 4:29 PM

Eligible Minnesotans can now request federal funding for flood damage

Federal and state officials announced that Minnesotans in 19 counties can now request individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help recover from losses they suffered during June’s flooding.

by Hannah Yang

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July 30, 2024 2:08 PM

Dog days of summer roll on; severe risk Wednesday

A steamy summer air mass lingers over Minnesota this week. Thunderstorm chances peak Wednesday into Thursday.

by Paul Huttner

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July 30, 2024 6:31 AM

Unsettled and steamy pattern into early Thursday

The steamy weather continues the rest of this week. We also have more chances of storms through early Thursday before stable weather and sunshine build in for Friday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 29, 2024 5:26 PM

Geomagnetic storms could spark northern lights over Minnesota

A strong geomagnetic storm may spark northern lights over much of North America over the next two nights.

by Paul Huttner

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July 29, 2024 2:06 PM

Hazy conditions continue with wildfires burning across Canada

Hazy sunshine continues across the Upper Midwest with wildfires burning in Canada. Conditions improve slightly on Tuesday, with the best conditions expected Wednesday.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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