Weather and Climate News

Water safety and air quality awareness as we near the start of summer
Drowning death rates increased nationally during the course of the pandemic, according to a new study. Another seasonal risk as we head into summer: bad air quality. On Monday, air pollution in the Twin Cities was the worst it’s been since last June.
Spring rain eases drought as planting commences, warm weekend ahead
Climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley spoke about rainfall chances, a warm weekend and the dangers of slipping back into drought conditions with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer in their weekly weather chat.
Decreasing clouds Thursday with lingering showers northeast. Warmer days ahead
Clouds and scattered showers will linger Thursday in northeastern Minnesota. The rest of the state will see decreasing cloud cover. Friday and Saturday will see the return of 80s south and west.