Weather and Climate News

Houston residents mark Labor Day sorting through storm ruins
Houston's mayor insisted that America's fourth-largest city is "open for business," but with areas under water, people not yet in their homes and city services not yet fully restored, the disasters created by Harvey are by no means resolved.
Mainly 70s for Labor Day; Hurricane Irma update
Our  Labor Day will feature highs in the 70s over southern and central Minnesota, with 60s to the north. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible anytime this Labor Day in northern Minnesota. Central and southern Minnesota could see some scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and early evening hours. The key word is “scattered”.…
A summery Sunday; cooler on Labor Day
Our average high temperature is now 77 degrees in the Twin Cities. We’re expecting a Twin Cities high in the upper 80s Sunday afternoon. Now that’s a summery flashback! Highs in the 80s will be common across most of Minnesota Sunday afternoon, with some 70s in the northeast. I wouldn’t be surprised if a few…
A nice weekend; much cooler by Tuesday
Minnesota will enjoy some agreeable weather for much of this holiday weekend. Timing is important when it comes to weather! Our Saturday highs are expected to be mostly in the 70s, with some lower 80s in the southwest. On Sunday, 80s will be common statewide: A few spots in far northwestern Minnesota could top 90…