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Weather and Climate News

Why are we seeing so many northern lights this year? Another show possible Thursday night

Why are we seeing so many northern lights this year? Another show possible Thursday night

It’s not your imagination. Northern lights are unusually frequent above Minnesota this year. This solar cycle has been very good at producing auroras visible over Minnesota, and our dry weather pattern has produced many clear sky nights so we can see the shows.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesotan who road-tripped to Florida takes shelter as Hurricane Milton approaches

Minnesotan who road-tripped to Florida takes shelter as Hurricane Milton approaches

Here in Minnesota, there is special attention on the storm because so many Minnesotans now live in Florida or have a second home there. St. Paul resident Tim Dykstal drove there for vacation.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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‘Look for safer shelter,’ Biden warns as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida coast

‘Look for safer shelter,’ Biden warns as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida coast

In spite of the very real threat to their homes, belongings and livelihoods, many Floridians in Milton’s potential path remained in good spirits hours before its expected landfall.
by Ayana Archie

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Climate change made Helene more dangerous. It also makes similar storms more likely

Climate change made Helene more dangerous. It also makes similar storms more likely

Researchers found that Hurricane Helene was stronger, rainier, and significantly more likely because of climate change. The U.S. can expect more such storms in the future as warming continues.
by Alejandra Borunda and Rachel Waldholz

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‘We’re grateful’: Rapidan Dam Store reopens in new temporary location

‘We’re grateful’: Rapidan Dam Store reopens in new temporary location

The Rapidan Dam Store reopened in a new location in Mankato Monday. The original building was demolished before it fell into the Blue Earth River during severe flooding which swept around the dam in June.
by Hannah Yang

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Minnesotans in Florida brace for arrival of Hurricane Milton; Minnesota National Guard ready to provide help

Minnesotans in Florida brace for arrival of Hurricane Milton; Minnesota National Guard ready to provide help

Gov. Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide emergency assistance in Florida as the state braces for Hurricane Milton, which is likely to make landfall within the week.
by Anika Besst, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Temps in the 60s and 70s Tuesday, climbing to 80s by Thursday

Temps in the 60s and 70s Tuesday, climbing to 80s by Thursday

Sunny skies and anomalous warmth are the headlines yet again. We’ll be about 5-15 degrees above normal Tuesday with highs in the 60s and 70s. Eighty-degree readings return Thursday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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