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Pray for Jamaica 🙏🌀 Hurricane Melissa is a devastating Category 5 storm.

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Hurricane Melissa roars into history: Category 5 monster targets Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa has exploded into a Category 5 powerhouse, churning toward Jamaica with record-breaking intensity and the potential to cause catastrophic destruction across the Caribbean.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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#Melissa is now a Category 5 Major Hurricane with 160 mph winds.

Sobering imagery from satellite this morning. Stay safe, #Jamaica 🇯🇲🙏
October 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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La Niña conditions return to the eastern Pacific — what kind of winter can we expect? ❄️

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La Niña returns: What it could mean for Minnesota’s winter
The Climate Prediction Center has officially issued a La Niña advisory, signaling that cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures have returned to the eastern Pacific.
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October 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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🍂A taste of fall settles in with seasonably cool temperatures running about 10 degrees below average, and refreshing dew points holding in the 50s.

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Fall-like chill settles in for the weekend; blustery northwest winds
Unseasonably cool air settles in this weekend from Canada, sending temperatures 10–15 degrees below normal. Blustery northwest winds at 5–15 mph will add a noticeable chill.
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August 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Dangerous derechos possible across portions of Minnesota today! Here is our latest Updraft post about what a derecho is and why they are so dangerous. 💨

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Derecho, strong storms, high winds forecast for Minnesota
A derecho is possible across central and southern Minnesota late Monday into Monday night, bringing a significant wind threat. Wind gusts over 75 mph are possible, along with heavy rain and embedded t...
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July 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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🌡️🥵 Stay cool, Minnesota! Extreme heat will pose dangerous conditions for the state this weekend. Take extra precautions to keep cool during this time.

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Extreme heat warning with dangerous heat indices
An extreme heat warning is in effect as dangerously high heat index values between 105 and 110 are expected, driven by soaring temperatures in the upper 90s to low 100s and oppressive humidity with de...
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June 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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⛈️🌪️ Enhanced severe weather threat on Monday, with possible tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds expected in the afternoon and evening.
June 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Increased tornado threat in the next 1 to 2 hours. Please stay vigilant!
May 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Sweltering Mother's Day in the Twin Cities—temperatures soared into the 90s, breaking a 125-year-old record!
May 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Tornado watch has been issued for the Twin Cities. Large hail, damaging winds and strong tornadoes are possible.

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Storm Prediction Center Tornado Watch 181
Severe weather, tornado, thunderstorm, fire weather, storm report, tornado watch, severe thunderstorm watch, mesoscale discussion, convective outlook products from the Storm Prediction Center...
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April 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Tornado watch imminent for the Twin Cities...
April 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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It's that time! Tornado watch issued for southwestern MN until 8pm. Another tornado watch may come later to include the Twin Cities.

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Tornado watch until 8 p.m. includes southwest and central Minnesota
A tornado watch is in effect until 8 p.m. for most of southwest Minnesota.
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April 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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A round of storms is moving into the metro this hour, with some small, penny-sized hail reported. The more intense second round is expected to begin later this afternoon. Stay tuned to the forecast and stay alert today.

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Moderate risk of severe weather Monday for Minnesota
Monday brings a moderate risk of severe weather with a significant threat of tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain. Expect multiple rounds of storms as warm temperatures in the 70s and ...
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April 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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First round of storms moves in overnight into early Monday morning. Moderate risk for severe weather on Monday with the potential for strong tornadoes. 🌪️

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Cloudy skies with early rain showers; temperatures warm into the 60s
Mostly cloudy skies expected for the second half of the weekend. Light rain showers will wrap up early Sunday morning, as temperatures rise again into the 60s. A moderate risk for severe weather is sh...
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April 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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First wave of non-severe storms heading towards the metro. Stay alert.
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Severe weather potential includes Twin Cities
Dewpoints rising into the 50s and 60s along a warm front across southern Minnesota will help set the stage for severe weather Thursday afternoon and evening. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expecte...
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April 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Slight risk for severe storms in southern Minnesota on Thursday. 💨⛈️

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Windy Wednesday; strong storm chances Thursday
Another blustery day is on the way, with gusty southwest winds following a departing high-pressure system. Expect sunshine and warmer temperatures on Wednesday. Severe weather is expected to roll in b...
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April 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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It's my favorite week of the year—Severe Weather Awareness Week! 🌪️⛈️🌡️ Today we focus on weather alerts and warnings. Take a peek-I even talk about tacos 🌮

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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Weather alerts and warnings
April 7-11 is Severe Weather Awareness Week. It’s a time where we help educate the public about severe weather preparedness, safety and the importance of weather awareness. Let’s take a closer look at...
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April 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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March certainly roared like a lion 🦁 with three blizzards, a heavy snowstorm, and a messy wintry mix. But the month wasn’t all about winter—record-breaking temps in the middle and at the end of the month earned us a place among the top 10 warmest Marches on record.

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March recap: Multiple storm systems, above-average temperatures
Minnesota saw a steady parade of powerful weather systems passing through the region in March. Record warmth was recorded in both mid and late March, placing this month among the top 10 warmest Marche...
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March 31, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Very beneficial rain 🌧️ fell across the metro area Saturday night into Sunday, with many locations reporting over 2 inches! Every little bit helps with the drought heading into April.
March 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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There is a 60 degree temperature difference across Minnesota right now! 🌡️ Hellloooo baroclinic zone!
March 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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100 years since the infamous Tri-State Tornado 🌪️ Here's a write up I did on what has changed meteorologically since then.

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100 years since the deadliest tornado in U.S. history, what's changed in weather forecasting?
We’re taking a look back 100 years to the infamous Tri-State Tornado. What has changed for forecasting and meteorology since that day?
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March 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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🍀St. Patricks Day forecast 🍀

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A pot of gold forecast for St. Patrick's Day
It might just be the luck of the Irish, but the forecast calls for a warm, sunny day with pleasant 60-degree temperatures for the metro area and southern regions.
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March 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Record highs possible today and Monday! 🌡️ 60s for Sunday with sunshine.

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Warm and sunny Sunday; record highs possible
Another warm weekend day with temperatures climbing into the 60s, potentially breaking records. The week ahead remains well above average, with a brief cooldown on Tuesday as a cold front moves throug...
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March 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Daylight Savings Time this weekend! 🕤 Our clocks spring forward and bring brighter evenings.🌇 Temperatures in the 40s and 50s for the weekend.

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Spring-like weekend as our clocks spring forward
This weekend, Daylight Savings Time will set our clocks forward, bringing brighter evenings and a taste of spring! Expect sunny skies and warm temperatures throughout the weekend.
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March 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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❄️Snow totals are stacking up for our latest spring snowstorm. Some locations picked up more than a month's worth of snow! ❄️

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Reported snowfall totals from Minnesota's March winter storm
Snow totals are stacking up across the southern half of Minnesota with numerous spots receiving more than a month's worth of snow. Let's take a look at which areas got the most.
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March 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM