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Weather and Climate News

Warmer and more humid, chance of a shower or thunderstorm

Warmer and more humid, chance of a shower or thunderstorm

It really feels like the Fourth of July. Temperatures will be in the 80s in most of Minnesota this Tuesday afternoon, and dew points will rise into the 60s. Northeastern Minnesota will see high temps in the 70s. Thunderstorm chances Scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are possible this Fourth of July. The forecast…
by Ron Trenda

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A shower and thunderstorm chance, pleasant temps

A shower and thunderstorm chance, pleasant temps

Our average high temperature is 83 degrees this time of year in the Twin Cities. We’ll probably reach at least 80 this Fourth of July in the Twin Cities and much of Minnesota, with some 70s in the northeast. We had to put the chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in our July 4th forecast…
by Ron Trenda

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Steamier, stormier weather is on its way

Steamier, stormier weather is on its way

Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be cooler with lower humidities. But if you look at the forecast high temperature map for next Saturday, you will see a great deal of heat building to our west.
by Bill Endersen

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A lovely Sunday, hotter and muggier by midweek

A lovely Sunday, hotter and muggier by midweek

I have always enjoyed sunsets, whether from the subtle change in hues of a clear sky as the sun dips below the western horizon or the brilliant underside lighting of a deck of altocumulus clouds from the last red rays of sunlight. People would buy tickets to watch if the sun set just once per…
by Bill Endersen

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Best shower chance north on Saturday; a beautiful Sunday

Best shower chance north on Saturday; a beautiful Sunday

This holiday weekend lasts through Tuesday for many people. That’s a good thing, because much of northern Minnesota will see some Saturday showers. There could even be some thunderstorms, especially late Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening in northeastern Minnesota. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American Mesoscale forecast model shows the potential rain pattern:…
by Ron Trenda

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Shower chance northern Minnesota Saturday; a dry Sunday

Shower chance northern Minnesota Saturday; a dry Sunday

Scattered strong thunderstorms blossomed over eastern Minnesota Friday afternoon. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather satellite captured this view from above: Some scattered strong thunderstorms were still moving through parts of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin Friday evening. Updated weather information can be heard on the Minnesota Public Radio Network, and you can also…
by Ron Trenda

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Scattered showers and thunderstorms; mostly pleasant this weekend

Scattered showers and thunderstorms; mostly pleasant this weekend

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in Minnesota this afternoon and evening. The best chance of rain would tend to be from about mid-afternoon into this Friday evening. Parts of Minnesota could also see some periods of showers and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon into early Sunday, with the best chance of rain in the northeast.
by Ron Trenda

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1 person injured in Wisconsin tornado

Gary Brown, emergency manager for Pierce County, says the person was in a barn when the storm hit and part of the building collapsed. The person was taken to a local hospital but no condition was available.
by The Associated Press

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