Weather and Climate News

July 2, 2024 5:06 PM

Dodging showers and thunderstorms on the Fourth of July

We’ll be dodging rain and thunderstorms in Minnesota on the Fourth of July.

by Paul Huttner

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July 2, 2024 3:45 PM

A new federal rule could offer protection from extreme heat to millions of workers

A proposed rule from the the Occupational Safety and Health Administration would for the first time set in place regulations to better protect workers from extreme heat.

by Alana Wise

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July 2, 2024 3:35 PM

Rain and flooding dim Fourth of July spark for businesses, events

Flooding and rainy weather have led to canceled and rescheduled fireworks displays, park closures and financial stress for businesses that rely on a busy Fourth of July.

by Cari Spencer

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July 2, 2024 2:43 PM

How powerful floods impact farm soils, crops and water quality in Minnesota

There is more rain in the forecast, something the state does not need right now. This is especially true for farmers in southern Minnesota.

by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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July 2, 2024 2:02 PM

Beautiful Wednesday ahead; more rain likely on July 4

After the wettest April-June period on record, you would hope we’d catch a break with some sunny dry weather for the Fourth of July holiday. But another wave of rain and thunderstorms looks likely for much of Minnesota Thursday.

by Paul Huttner

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July 2, 2024 10:35 AM

Coping with more rain and storms in a warming climate

With climate warming, when it rains it really pours. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the Minnesota commerce commissioner and the state climate director about why we’re seeing an increase in intense rain and violent storms and how we can prepare for and prevent damage from floods, wind and hail.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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July 2, 2024 6:34 AM

Lingering showers Tuesday, a dry break Wednesday with more storms Thursday

Lingering showers will track east Tuesday morning. More thundershowers are possible late Tuesday. Wednesday looks dry and sunny but more storms develop Thursday that could dampen the Fourth of July holiday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 1, 2024 5:20 PM

Scattered rains into Tuesday. Nature’s fireworks on the 4th?

We’ll see a mix of sunny periods and occasional rain and thunderstorms this week.

by Paul Huttner

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July 1, 2024 1:27 PM

Rain overnight into Tuesday; Minnesota's record wet April-June

Our next rain system is on the way for much of Minnesota Monday night into early Tuesday.

by Paul Huttner

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July 1, 2024 8:50 AM

Floodwaters receding, cleanup continues across much of Minnesota; more heavy rain possible

As once-inundated highways reopen and flood cleanup continues across Minnesota, another round of heavy rain is possible late Monday into Tuesday.

by Andrew Krueger and MPR News Staff

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