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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.

EF-2 tornado confirmed in Wisconsin

EF-2 tornado confirmed in Wisconsin

At least one tornado has been confirmed after a powerful line of severe thunderstorms swept through Minnesota and Wisconsin on Thursday, producing multiple tornado reports, widespread damaging winds and large, destructive hail.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Cooler, windy Friday with scattered showers

Cooler, windy Friday with scattered showers

It’ll be windy and much cooler with scattered bands of occasional rain showers. Below-normal temperatures persist into the weekend, but we should dry out Saturday and Sunday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Tornado watch until 8 p.m. includes Twin Cities

Tornado watch until 8 p.m. includes Twin Cities

A tornado watch has been issued until 8 p.m. in Minnesota, including the Twin Cities and a large swath of the middle of the state and western Wisconsin, as conditions remain favorable for the development of strong storms. These storms could produce damaging winds, large hail, and the potential for an isolated tornado.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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One last hot, dry day before a cooler, stormy pattern takes hold

One last hot, dry day before a cooler, stormy pattern takes hold

Wednesday will be the last mostly sunny, dry and hot day for a bit. Our chances for rain and thunder increase Wednesday night into Thursday and will be followed by much cooler weather. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Hopeful signs for much needed Minnesota rainfall over the next 10 days

Hopeful signs for much needed Minnesota rainfall over the next 10 days

Our record heat and very dry air masses give way to rainfall chances through the next 10 days. It may not be enough to quench the whole state, but many areas could see at least a couple inches of rain through next week.
by Paul Huttner

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