NEXT Weather Alert for dangerous heat, severe storms
Storms are expected to develop across western and central Minnesota later in the afternoon, reaching the Twin Cities by 7 p.m.
Less humidity, more sunshine before storm chances return Monday night
Drier, less humid air continues to move in behind Saturday's system, setting us up for a gorgeous Sunday.
Heat advisory in place for Twin Cities on Fourth of July
The advisory will go into effect at noon and last through 8 p.m., affecting the metro, western Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Communities up north will be under an extreme heat warning starting at 11 a.m.
Sunshine, summer heat on Wednesday; chance for storms later on
Wednesday will bring sunshine and summer heat to the Twin Cities, though thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon.
How many tornadoes does Minnesota experience each year?
The National Weather Service confirmed four tornadoes touched down in Carver County over the weekend.
Hot and humid Saturday with chance for severe storms in afternoon
There is a slight risk for severe weather on Saturday with heavy rain, wind and hail being the main threats. Isolated tornadoes are possible, too.
Gov. Walz traveling to Bemidji area to survey storm damage
Gov. Tim Walz traveled to northern Minnesota on Tuesday to assess damage in Beltrami County after a weekend of damaging storms that brought hurricane-force winds.
NWS conducting damage survery for Bemidji windstorm
A straight-line windstorm carved a damage path 10 miles wide through downtown Bemidji and in the southern Lake Bemidji area.
Dangerous heat and humidity continue
Expect more uncomfortable heat and humidity to continue on Sunday, with highs back in the mid-90s and heat index values reaching up to 110 degrees.
Rain back in the forecast for Twin Cities on Wednesday and beyond
Rain returns to the Twin Cities on Wednesday, with light showers starting early and building in the evening.
Sunny Tuesday in the metro; heavy rain to close out week
The sun will return to the Twin Cities on Tuesday with highs in the low 80s.
Sunday will start sunny, end rainy and windy
Sunday will start off sunny but end rainy and windy. The wind will pull down wildfire smoke from the northwest, placing Minnesota under an air quality alert until 11 p.m.
Spotty showers knock temperatures back into the low 70s
Winds from the northwest will pull wildfire smoke back into Minnesota skies over the weekend, as well a chance for rain Saturday afternoon.
Air quality alert continues in Minnesota, but improvements in sight
An air quality alert remains in effect through Wednesday at noon for most of Minnesota, though conditions should improve in the overnight hours.
Air quality alert extended in Minnesota due to wildfire smoke
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency extended its air quality alert on Monday for another couple days due to lingering Canadian wildfire smoke.