Weather and Climate News

Too hot to handle: Study shows Earth's killer heat worsens
Deadly heat waves are bigger killers than previously thought and are going to grow more frequent, according to a new study of fatal heat conditions. Still, those stretches may be less lethal in the future, as people become accustomed to them.
Cooler temps, a shower or thunderstorm is possible
It’s been a warm June across Minnesota, but we’re looking for cool high temps this Sunday afternoon. Highs will be in the 60s in much of northern and central Minnesota, with some lower 70s in the south. Similar highs are expected on Monday: Twin Cities metro area highs rebound to around 76 on Tuesday, and…
Shower and thunderstorm chance; cool on Sunday
Meteorologists know that many people pay very close attention to rain forecasts on weekends. That makes sense, since outdoor activities are often rain sensitive. Nobody likes soggy picnic plates! Rain chances Our Saturday will feature some scattered showers and a few imbedded thunderstorms. The rain chance in Minnesota will increase from northwest to southeast as…
Brightest week of the year ahead; August solar eclipse
Welcome to the longest daylight of the year in Minnesota. Next week’s summer solstice occurs at 11:24 pm CDT Tuesday night. In the Twin Cities, we’ll receive 15 hours 36 minutes of daylight next week. ‘Peak sunset’ Notice on the chart above sunset time peaks at 9:03 om starting June 20th. The elliptical nature of earth’s orbit…
Climate scientists await birth of world’s largest iceberg
A massive crack in Antarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf is about to create what could be the largest iceberg ever recorded, roughly the size of Delaware. The collapse of ice shelves can speed up future sea level rise.
Warm but dry; wet at times on Saturday
There won't be any need for air conditioning on Father's Day. Sunday highs will be in the in the 60s in northern and central Minnesota, with lower 70s in the south