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.

August 27, 2024 5:01 AM

Lingering storms early Tuesday followed by a dry Wednesday

We’ll have lingering showers and thunderstorms Tuesday morning. Wednesday will be dry before more showers develop Thursday with another cool front. The weekend looks beautiful.

by Sven Sundgaard

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August 26, 2024 8:07 PM

Classic severe bow echo knocks down trees and power

Severe storms knocked down trees and power lines Monday night across the Twin Cities.

by Paul Huttner

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August 26, 2024 5:21 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m. includes Twin Cities

A severe thunderstorm watch includes the Twin Cites.

by Paul Huttner

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August 26, 2024 2:58 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. includes central Minnesota

Severe storms favor central Minnesota this afternoon into the evening.

by Paul Huttner

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August 26, 2024 12:55 PM

Excessive heat Monday, severe storm risk through Monday night

Extreme heat and severe storms are likely on Monday.

by Paul Huttner

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August 26, 2024 6:26 AM

Excessive heat warning Monday with severe storms possible late

An excessive heat warning continues through 8 p.m. for southern Minnesota Monday. Severe storms are possible late Monday. Temperatures will cool throughout the week.

by Sven Sundgaard

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August 25, 2024 4:13 PM

Continued hot and muggy weather. Severe weather possible on Monday.

High temperatures in the low 90s with 70-degree dew points to start the week. Strong to severe thunderstorms for central and southern Minnesota late Monday into early Tuesday.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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August 25, 2024 7:55 AM

Dangerously hot and humid Sunday. Severe weather expected for Monday

Incredibly hot and humid conditions Sunday through Monday. Highs in the low 90s coupled with dew points in the 70s means heat indices topping 100 degrees. A cold front moves through on Monday, sparking some strong to severe storms.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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August 24, 2024 4:35 PM

Heating up with severe weather possible

Excessive heat warnings and watches are out for the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. Temperatures ramp up to the 90s with dew points in the 70s possible. Multiple chances for severe thunderstorms this week.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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August 24, 2024 8:22 AM

The heat is on; isolated thunderstorm chances

90-degree temperatures and dew points in the 70s for this last full weekend in August. Excessive Heat Watch in effect for central and southern Minnesota. There is a chance for thunderstorms late Saturday into Sunday morning. Best chance for severe weather comes Monday night.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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