Red flag warning extended in southern Minnesota due to extreme fire risk
Strong winds and low relative humidity have prompted weather officials to issue a red flag warning due to "extreme fire risk" in southwestern and south-central Minnesota.
Strong winds and low relative humidity have prompted weather officials to issue a red flag warning due to "extreme fire risk" in southwestern and south-central Minnesota.
The state is battling its "largest and most destructive fire in Texas history," and the blaze is only 15% contained, officials said.
More than 95 million people across 25 states were under wind chill warnings, advisories or watches on Sunday as an Arctic cold front hovered over much of the country.
Forecasters are warning of an "exceptionally dangerous" wave event along California's coast that "has not occurred in many years."
Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane over the Big Bend region of Florida, before continuing along its path toward Georgia and the Carolinas.
Several tornadoes caused damage Saturday in Minnesota, with the strongest one touching down in Mahnomen County.
The National Weather Service is investigating after several tornadoes caused damage Saturday in northwestern Minnesota.
The forecast for Thursday: wiggly, crawly and slimy.
This snowfall season is officially Duluth's snowiest on record, per the National Weather Service.
People across the U.S. saw red flag warnings pop up on their smartphone weather applications this week, raising alarms about higher risks of fires.
The latest flood outlook shows parts of the Mississippi around the metro could reach flood stage as early as this weekend.
With the dry conditions we had in our warmer months, it appears there's somewhere for all that melting snow to go.
The snow fell in the city as the National Weather Service warned winter storms could potentially cause wind chill values between 40 and 50 degrees below zero in New England later this week.
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The NWS says that the culprit is the warm September we've been enjoying -- less so the warmth of the days, but rather the lack of chill in the air at night.
The powerful storm hit western Cuba early Tuesday, and is expected to strengthen even more before dealing a blow to Florida's west coast.
It was forecast to squeeze past Bermuda Thursday before hitting easternmost Canada by late Friday.
You might spot some funnel clouds in Minnesota on Thursday, but the National Weather Service says not to worry.
The National Weather Service says nine tornadoes hit Minnesota during a destructive wave of Memorial Day storms.
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado hit Plato on Monday with winds of up to 90 mph.
Following days of severe weather and substantial rainfall levels, the National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for several areas in Minnesota.
"Might be why some people might be thinking that the winter hasn't been as snowy than it actually has," meteorologist Tyler Hasenstein said.
Last week's storm marked the first December tornadoes on record in Minnesota.
Minnesota saw its first-ever confirmed tornado in December amid blustery thunderstorms Wednesday evening that left thousands without power. Now, nine tornadoes have been confirmed.
The National Weather Service says winds will pick up Wednesday afternoon, with possible gust of 50 mph to 60 mph.
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Police are investigating after a 14-year-old boy was shot and killed in northeast Minneapolis early Friday morning.
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Police are asking for the public's help to find two suspects who violently stole a dog from its owner Wednesday on St. Paul's east side.
In honor of Earth Week, some University of Minnesota students will spend their Friday afternoon cleaning up one of the Twin Cities' most popular lakes.
Minnesota's International Wolf Center is mourning the loss of one of its ambassadors.
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The 59th annual Flood Run motorcycle ride is this Saturday, and the Minnesota State Patrol is asking bikers and motorists alike to be extra careful while cruising beside the St. Croix River.
A partial building collapse in Superior, Wisconsin prompted evacuations Thursday, including at a nearby daycare.
Republican lawmakers have filed a new lawsuit alleging partial vetoes Gov. Tony Evers made to a bill designed to bolster students' reading performance were unconstitutional.
Nicolae Miu, the man convicted of reckless homicide and other crimes after stabbing five people on Wisconsin's Apple River in 2022, will be sentenced this summer.
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The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, community members and Minnesota legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing for major reforms.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with DFL Sen. Scott Dibble and Republican Sen. Eric Pratt about the legislation push major reforms.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, community members and Minnesota legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing for major reforms. Esme Murphy spoke with Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst, and Mary Pattock, a long-time critic of the Met Council.
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State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
Rainfall chances will increase Friday evening, though Saturday will dry out.
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.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says the metro will see showers and storms on Friday and Sunday.
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