Dangerous heat is expected to blanket much of the Upper Midwest this afternoon, with heat index values climbing as high as 110 degrees. Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories are in effect as one of the hottest days of the summer arrives.

Extreme heat warning in effect with afternoon heat indices in the triple digits. Stay cool, Minnesota. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

El Niño advisory issued by NOAA-expected to strengthen into winter 2026-27. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Severe thunderstorm watch likely for central Minnesota. The latest from the Storm Prediction Center talks about large hail and damaging winds possible.

Twin Cities: Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 11 p.m.

Heads up, Twin Cities: An air-quality alert for ground-level ozone is in effect Friday afternoon and evening. Unlike wildfire smoke, ozone is an odorless gas — and masks will NOT filter it out. In fact, wearing a mask can trap the gas, making breathing worse.

Memorial Day weekend forecast starts out soggy with a transition to summer-like temperatures by Sunday and Monday. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

⛈️‼️Severe weather threat today in southwestern and south-central Minnesota! The atmosphere is primed for isolated tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Quiet start to the weekend before beneficial rainfall and severe storms take over Sunday into Monday. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Had a great time on the The Angela Davis Show discussing why forecasting can be difficult and sharing what it’s like to work as a meteorologist. 🌈 www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

A chilly start to May, but don’t get too comfortable with the cold ❄️ Warmer, more seasonable temperatures are on the way as we head deeper into the month 🌤️ Stay tuned!

🌪️It's tornado drill day during Minnesota's Severe Weather Awareness Week. Good time to practice your severe weather plan! www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

⛈️‼️ Enhanced severe weather risk for the Twin Cities and surrounding areas this afternoon/evening! Large hail (possibly baseball), damaging winds and tornadoes are possible. Storms should fire between 3-6 pm. Stay tuned to MPR News for the latest, and download the app www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Record high temperature of 78 for Minneapolis-St. Paul airport! This is the second earliest we've been 78 degrees or higher (79 on March 16, 2012)

It may be spring, but summer-like heat is on the way Saturday! Records could fall—MSP’s record is 76°, set in 1938.

❄️ Snow keeps falling Sunday in the Twin Cities. Another 4–8 inches possible with 40–50 mph wind gusts causing blowing and drifting snow.

Twin Cities are locked in a blizzard warning for Saturday night until Monday morning. Stay safe and stay home!

Our March snowstorm is shaping up to bring heavy snow and blizzard-like conditions later Saturday. Please avoid travel Saturday night through Sunday.

❄️March snowstorm bringing some prolific amounts to the region this weekend. Keep up to date on the latest forecast at mprnews.org www.youtube.com/shorts/5JvuM...

Sunday could bring the first 60-degree reading of the year to the Twin Cities?! 😍

No broken hearts 💔 just broken records 🌡️ on this Valentine's Day! Warmest Valentine's Day since 1882! 💗

Our warming climate is affecting the future of Winter Olympics host cities... www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Here we go, Minnesotans! The coldest and harshest timeframe for cold weather is upon us. 🥶 www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

‼️❄️A potent winter storm is expected to impact the Upper Midwest Sunday. Heavy, accumulating snowfall, blizzard conditions, and rapidly falling temperatures are possible, creating hazardous travel conditions. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

Have yourself a foggy little Christmas! 🎄Areas of dense fog and freezing drizzle possible for your holiday. Winter weather advisories for the northern half of the state. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

Pray for Jamaica 🙏🌀 Hurricane Melissa is a devastating Category 5 storm. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

#Melissa is now a Category 5 Major Hurricane with 160 mph winds. Sobering imagery from satellite this morning. Stay safe, #Jamaica 🇯🇲🙏

La Niña conditions return to the eastern Pacific — what kind of winter can we expect? ❄️ www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

🍂A taste of fall settles in with seasonably cool temperatures running about 10 degrees below average, and refreshing dew points holding in the 50s. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

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. 💨 www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

🌡️🥵 Stay cool, Minnesota! Extreme heat will pose dangerous conditions for the state this weekend. Take extra precautions to keep cool during this time. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

⛈️🌪️ Enhanced severe weather threat on Monday, with possible tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds expected in the afternoon and evening.

Increased tornado threat in the next 1 to 2 hours. Please stay vigilant!

Sweltering Mother's Day in the Twin Cities—temperatures soared into the 90s, breaking a 125-year-old record!

Tornado watch has been issued for the Twin Cities. Large hail, damaging winds and strong tornadoes are possible. www.spc.noaa.gov/products/wat...

Tornado watch imminent for the Twin Cities...

It's that time! Tornado watch issued for southwestern MN until 8pm. Another tornado watch may come later to include the Twin Cities. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

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. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

First round of storms moves in overnight into early Monday morning. Moderate risk for severe weather on Monday with the potential for strong tornadoes. 🌪️ www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

First wave of non-severe storms heading towards the metro. Stay alert. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

Slight risk for severe storms in southern Minnesota on Thursday. 💨⛈️ www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

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 🌮 www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

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. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

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.

There is a 60 degree temperature difference across Minnesota right now! 🌡️ Hellloooo baroclinic zone!

100 years since the infamous Tri-State Tornado 🌪️ Here's a write up I did on what has changed meteorologically since then. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

🍀St. Patricks Day forecast 🍀 www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

Record highs possible today and Monday! 🌡️ 60s for Sunday with sunshine. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

Daylight Savings Time this weekend! 🕤 Our clocks spring forward and bring brighter evenings.🌇 Temperatures in the 40s and 50s for the weekend. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

❄️Snow totals are stacking up for our latest spring snowstorm. Some locations picked up more than a month's worth of snow! ❄️ www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...