Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists, Paul Huttner, Sven Sundgaard and Mandy Thalhuber.

MPR News brings you the latest weather outlook, across all of Minnesota, so you can be better prepared for your day.

September 28, 2024 10:28 AM

Fall-like mornings and summery afternoons

Temperatures continue to soar well into the 80s all weekend long. Although we aren’t near record temperatures today highs are forecast at unseasonably warm levels in the middle 80s.

by Laura Kubes

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September 27, 2024 5:20 PM

Near record temperatures again this weekend. No rain for at least 10 days?

Our persistent warm and dry weather pattern continues.

by Paul Huttner

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September 27, 2024 12:47 PM

Friday's fall color update; weekend weather

Another week of dry, above-average temperatures and cool nights has enabled the fall colors to transform beautifully. Warm temperatures in the 70s and 80s this weekend, combined with plenty of sunshine, make for a perfect road trip.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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September 27, 2024 6:40 AM

Weekend temperatures will be more like mid-August than almost October

The very warm, dry weather continues into the weekend along with sunny skies. There’s little rain in the forecast and only a brief cool spell midweek next week.

by Sven Sundgaard

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September 26, 2024 5:20 PM

Warmest September on record continues through Sunday

Most of Minnesota is running between 5 and 8 degrees warmer than normal this month.

by Paul Huttner

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September 26, 2024 11:26 AM

Hurricane Helene making landfall Thursday night as a major hurricane

Hurricane Helene will be making landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida Thursday evening. Damaging hurricane-force winds and destructive storm surge threaten Florida’s Gulf Coast.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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September 26, 2024 8:30 AM

Drought expands significantly across Minnesota

While a few lucky spots have received rain, most of Minnesota has been very dry this September. This has allowed abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions to expand.

by Sven Sundgaard

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September 26, 2024 6:35 AM

Copy and paste weather: More sun, more above-normal temperatures

Temperatures remain well above normal and sunshine continues Thursday into the weekend. Dry weather persists into next week as well.

by Sven Sundgaard

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September 25, 2024 5:21 PM

Hurricane Helene expected to reach Category 4 strength

Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region late Thursday.

by Paul Huttner

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September 25, 2024 12:42 PM

Warmest and driest September on record; warmth continues this week

This is the warmest and driest September on record for much of Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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