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.

June 13, 2024 4:07 PM

Beautiful Friday ahead; Saturday rain chance

A break from rain and thunder continues Friday. Our next rain chance arrives on Saturday. Sunday could be steamy in southern Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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June 13, 2024 5:54 AM

Dropping dew points, decreasing clouds Thursday; more storms this weekend

Lingering humid air should depart Thursday and clouds will decrease. Friday will be bright and dry but more showers and thunder are possible again on Saturday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 13, 2024 4:00 AM

Ask Updraft: Strange springs are happening

What does our historical spring record tell us right now? Have we broken any records this year? Are we going to keep getting rain this summer? MPR News meteorologists Paul Huttner and Sven Sundgaard answer your questions.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 12, 2024 8:56 PM

Tornadoes, wind and hail damage reported across much of Minnesota

Severe storms crossed much of northern and central Minnesota Wednesday afternoon and evening. Large hail and damage was reported, including downed trees and powerlines.

by Paul Huttner

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June 12, 2024 6:55 PM

Tornado watch until 10 p.m. just north of the Twin Cities area

Severe thunderstorms are capable of producing damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes Wednesday evening.

by Paul Huttner

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June 12, 2024 3:21 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. for much of Minnesota

NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe weather watch for most of Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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June 12, 2024 12:25 PM

Severe risk for afternoon and evening highest across northern Minnesota

An enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk across northern Minnesota Wednesday.

by Paul Huttner

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June 12, 2024 5:54 AM

Severe storms possible Wednesday followed by more comfortable air Thursday

It will be a steamy day Wednesday. After some scattered morning thunderstorms, the stage will be set for strong to severe storms later in the afternoon and evening.

by Sven Sundgaard