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August 25, 2017 3:07 PM

Thousands without power as Hurricane Harvey churns through Texas

The storm has become the strongest hurricane to hit the U.S. in a dozen years. More than 200,000 people were without power early Saturday.

by Associated Press

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August 25, 2017 12:08 PM

Devastating Harvey may produce Katrina-level impacts

Why this could be America's next Superstorm Sandy.

by Paul Huttner

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August 25, 2017 7:54 AM

Chill hits northern Minnesota; rain south

Additionally, some weather observers in Minnesota are already logging record levels of moisture for the month of August.

by MPR News Staff

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August 25, 2017 5:47 AM

Texas prepares as Harvey strengthens to Category 2 storm

The hurricane with the potential for up to 3 feet of rain, 125 mph winds and 12-foot storm surges could be the fiercest such storm to hit the United States in almost a dozen years.

by The Associated Press

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August 25, 2017 4:01 AM

Hurricane Harvey update; weekend rain chances

Hurricane Harvey is on the verge of becoming a major (Category 3) hurricane this Friday morning. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s mix of infrared and visible satellite pictures shows Harvey’s slow movement toward the Texas coast since midnight: Maximum sustained winds are at 110 mph, so any strengthening will push Harvey into Category 3…

by Ron Trenda

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August 24, 2017 12:55 PM

Harvey is 'quickly strengthening': Major hurricane forecast to hit Texas

With winds currently rated at 80 mph, Harvey is upgraded to hurricane status -- and its sustained winds could reach 115 mph in the next 36 hours, forecasters say.

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August 24, 2017 11:47 AM

Growing concern for destructive Hurricane Harvey

Major damage potential with Hurricane Harvey.

by Paul Huttner

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August 24, 2017 4:21 AM

Rain chances increase on Friday; Coolest State Fair

The start of our Minnesota State Fair is here! If you like cool weather, you’ll like the next several days, with highs mostly in the 70s at the Fair. It’s been cooler than this at State Fair time. According to the Minnesota State Climatology Office : The coolest Minnesota State Fair was during the six-day run…

by Ron Trenda