Weather and Climate News

June 13, 2024 4:00 AM

Ask Updraft: Strange springs are happening

What does our historical spring record tell us right now? Have we broken any records this year? Are we going to keep getting rain this summer? MPR News meteorologists Paul Huttner and Sven Sundgaard answer your questions.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 12, 2024 8:56 PM

Tornadoes, wind and hail damage reported across much of Minnesota

Severe storms crossed much of northern and central Minnesota Wednesday afternoon and evening. Large hail and damage was reported, including downed trees and powerlines.

by Paul Huttner

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June 12, 2024 6:55 PM

Tornado watch until 10 p.m. just north of the Twin Cities area

Severe thunderstorms are capable of producing damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes Wednesday evening.

by Paul Huttner

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June 12, 2024 3:21 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. for much of Minnesota

NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe weather watch for most of Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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June 12, 2024 12:25 PM

Severe risk for afternoon and evening highest across northern Minnesota

An enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk across northern Minnesota Wednesday.

by Paul Huttner

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June 12, 2024 5:54 AM

Severe storms possible Wednesday followed by more comfortable air Thursday

It will be a steamy day Wednesday. After some scattered morning thunderstorms, the stage will be set for strong to severe storms later in the afternoon and evening.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 11, 2024 5:12 PM

Severe risk Wednesday: Scattered storms with large hail and high winds possible

Severe storms with large hail are likely across much of Minnesota Wednesday.

by Paul Huttner

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June 11, 2024 2:37 PM

Severe risk Wednesday: Strong storms may produce large hail and high winds

A slight risk for severe weather covers most of Minnesota on Wednesday. Storms could develop at any time during the day through Wednesday evening.

by Paul Huttner

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June 11, 2024 6:23 AM

Morning showers, spotty thunder later Tuesday. More storms Wednesday

Showers will continue to track east with decreasing clouds west to east Tuesday morning into midday. Isolated storms are possible later in the day with strong storms possible Wednesday.

by Sven Sundgaard