NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota from May 18, 2026
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows says there's a marginal risk of flash flooding and severe weather in parts of central and southern Minnesota on Monday.
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NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows says there's a marginal risk of flash flooding and severe weather in parts of central and southern Minnesota on Monday.
Next Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says several rounds of storms will move across Minnesota through the weekend.
Minnesota Task Force 1, made up of primarily five agencies, just returned from a two-week mission in Texas.
Minnesota is at risk for widespread wind damage, hail damage, and the potential for tornadoes and flash flooding on Monday evening into the overnight hours. WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames has the latest details about what to expect and when it may hit your home.
Heavy rains brought more water rescues in Kerr County, the same area that was hit with those catastrophic July 4th floods. This new flooding is complicating the search, rescue, and recovery efforts in the area where more than 160 people are still missing. Jason Allen reports from hard hit Kerrville.
More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
As the recovery effort in Texas is paused Sunday morning because of new heavy rains and new high water warnings, the death toll stands at least 129 and the number of missing is around 160. Minnesota climate officials warn deadly flash flooding can happen here.
In 2007, deadly flash floods forced people to evacuate homes and campgrounds in southeastern Minnesota.
Up to 18 inches of rain fell between over the course of just a few days in August 2007, triggering flash floods that killed seven people and causing $179 million in damages, mostly in Winona, Fillmore, and Houston counties.
Search teams continued combing through the grounds around Camp Mystic, where nearly 30 died. Sen. Ted Cruz visited the camp and called the scene “the most horrific thing I've ever seen.”
Dozens of people have died in the Texas flooding that struck on the Fourth of July.
Emergency managers in the Northland on Tuesday met with the National Weather Service to strengthen their working relationships in the wake of the Kerrville, Texas, disaster.
Massive search and recovery efforts continue in Texas, where more than 100 people are dead, and more than 160 are missing from flash floods last week. Tonight. we're looking out for your safety and the role of Minnesota's emergency managers in severe weather events. That includes how you are alerted to an emergency. Jonah Kaplan has more on how the Texas disaster has leaders in Minnesota urging everyone to prepare.
The death toll from the flooding in Texas continues to rise, and the tragic loss is being felt close to home.
Minnesota isn't completely immune to the level of severe flooding that Texas is seeing, which is why it's so important to pay attention to forecasts this summer.
The death toll from the flash floods in Texas now stands at 50 and it is expected to climb even higher as the search for survivors enters another day. CBS' Cristian Benavides reports on the disaster response.
We know that flash flooding is especially dangerous for drivers. Flooding is the second-deadliest weather event over the past 10 years, according to NOAA. Frankie McLister met a man who paid the price for trying to drive through the floodwaters this evening.
Minnesotans have seen plenty of rain this week, and more is on the way for parts of the state, bringing the risk of flash flooding.
Minnesotans have seen plenty of rain this week, and more is on the way for parts of the state, bringing the risk of flash flooding.
Rain that’s already fallen coupled with rain that’s on the way could bring flooding to parts of the state.
Minnesota's top emergency leaders are talking about the evolving response as we continue to see unprecedented flooding across the state.
Some lawmakers and business owners say the city did not do enough to warn people about Friday's deluge.
City officials say two hours of rain Wednesday night caused damage that will likely days to cleanup.
A Minnesota-based storm chaser captured drone footage of Cambridge flooding Wednesday evening. (credit: Jake Heitman)
There were stranded drivers, flooded streets and damaged buildings after rising water swept through parts of the metro Wednesday evening.
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness will close on Tuesday as wildfires burn amid an active heat wave in northern Minnesota.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect, and most of the state is under an extreme heat warning until 9 p.m. on Thursday.
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The U.S. Forest Service closed 225,000 acres of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on Saturday due to multiple wildfires and continued dry conditions.
The Minnesota State Patrol and the Eagan Police Department responded to a report of a road rage incident on northbound Interstate 35E near Deerwood Drive around 5:16 p.m., according to Eagan police.
Two people were injured when they jumped from a moving trailer after the pickup truck it was attached to was stolen Saturday morning in Minneapolis.
A judge sentenced a man to 10.5 years in prison in connection with a federal crackdown involving dozens of members of a major gang in Minneapolis.
The Plymouth police chief explained that there was an error when the license plate was first entered into a nationwide database in another state.
On a hot summer day, about 250 people decided that a sprint through the mud was the best way to spend time.
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness will close on Tuesday as wildfires burn amid an active heat wave in northern Minnesota.
The U.S. Forest Service closed 225,000 acres of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on Saturday due to multiple wildfires and continued dry conditions.
Two of the decedents were members of the Wabasha Fire Department, the chief confirmed.
Wright County, Minnesota, sheriff's deputies are investigating after a vehicle hit a man, injuring him and killing his dog Friday morning.
People in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness won't be able to have a campfire beginning Saturday due to "continued dry conditions" in northern Minnesota, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Two of the decedents were members of the Wabasha Fire Department, the chief confirmed.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
Francesca Hong has not backed away from calls to defund and abolish the police, raise taxes on the wealthy, and create a state-owned bank — positions now facing voters in a state Trump has carried twice.
A former Wisconsin judge will soon learn her sentence for felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that guardianship records sought by the Wisconsin Voter Alliance to identify ineligible voters are not public records under state law.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Increased strikes come as Iran threatens not to hold up its end of the framework for peace if the U.S. doesn't uphold its commitments.
There's less than a month to go before the Aug. 11 primary, and one of the most watched and competitive races is the DFL race for the nomination for U.S. Senate between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig.
New campaign finance numbers are expected out later this week in federal races, including Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, where a flood of ads is evidence of a highly competitive race.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Less than a month to go before the Aug. 11 primary, and one of the most watched and competitive races is the DFL contest for U.S. Senate. Esme Murphy spoke with Congresswoman Angie Craig.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
The Minnesota State Patrol and the Eagan Police Department responded to a report of a road rage incident on northbound Interstate 35E near Deerwood Drive around 5:16 p.m., according to Eagan police.
Two people were injured when they jumped from a moving trailer after the pickup truck it was attached to was stolen Saturday morning in Minneapolis.
A judge sentenced a man to 10.5 years in prison in connection with a federal crackdown involving dozens of members of a major gang in Minneapolis.
The Plymouth police chief explained that there was an error when the license plate was first entered into a nationwide database in another state.
Two Burnsville, Minnesota, parents are facing charges after medical officials found their child had "extensive bruising" following a welfare check at their home, according to court documents filed on Friday.
More than 75,000 Minnesotans have been approved for the state's paid family and medical leave program, which launched at the beginning of the year.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
Dozens of Twin Cities hospice workers are walking the picket line Monday in a one-day strike after nearly a year of negotiations for an inaugural union contract.
As Mayor Jacob Frey pledges a crackdown at open-air drug markets in Minneapolis, WCCO found brutal honesty about the situation from people who say they actively participate in the illicit trade.
Noah Walden says he didn't notice anything unusual while eating. About three days later, he began experiencing stomach pain that continued to worsen over the next several days.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, neighborhood that has struggled to keep businesses might be turning a corner.
It's another action-packed weekend here in Minnesota, featuring hot dogs, book fairs, community celebrations and more.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Trevor Larnach homered and drove in two runs, Ryan Jeffers added a two-run double and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 Sunday and have won eight of their last nine series heading into the All-Star break.
Royce Lewis hit a two-run homer and sparked the go-ahead rally with a seventh-inning double as the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3.
Kayla McBride scored 14 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter, Olivia Miles added 23 points after missing two games and the Minnesota Lynx edged the New York Liberty 90-85.
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
The Minnesota Twins announced Friday that catcher Ryan Jeffers has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list after missing nearly two months with a left hamate bone fracture.
There's less than a month to go before the Aug. 11 primary, and one of the most watched and competitive races is the DFL race for the nomination for U.S. Senate between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig.
New campaign finance numbers are expected out later this week in federal races, including Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, where a flood of ads is evidence of a highly competitive race.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
Mike Lindell, who leads the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary at 27%, is proposing conditional non-resident visas for undocumented immigrants with no criminal record — a position that differs from the Trump administration's approach.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
There's no doubt your air conditioning unit is working overtime this week as oppressive heat blankets Minnesota.
In every corner of the metro, and across Minnesota, you'll find construction crews ripping up roads and rebuilding bridges. WCCO looks into whether the piles of rubble they create can get a second life.
Water beckons Minnesotans this time of year, especially our lakes. But something in it can turn us away, even if other animals and organisms need it.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
Highs will be in the 90s with heat index values near 100.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness will close on Tuesday as wildfires burn amid an active heat wave in northern Minnesota.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect, and most of the state is under an extreme heat warning until 9 p.m. on Thursday.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect, and most of the state is under an extreme heat warning until 9 p.m. on Thursday.
Jonathan Parshall talks about his new book. Click here for more info.
Highs will be in the 90s with heat index values near 100.
Strikes are continuing between the U.S. and Iran, search and rescue teams have recovered the bodies of three missing boaters from Lake Pepin and more.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect, and most of the state is under an extreme heat warning until 9 p.m. on Thursday.
Search and rescue teams have recovered the bodies of three missing boaters from Lake Pepin, plus more of the day’s top stories.