Wednesday's 80s are not to be taken for granted, because they won't be sticking around! We're tracking potentially severe thunderstorms that come with Thursday's cold front. #WeatherLoon #mnwx https://www.youtube.com/@WeatherLoon/live

Tuesday: Sunny and mild-to-warm. Near critical fire danger for northeast MN. #WeatherLoon #mnwx

After another round of gusty winds today, tomorrow offers a much‑needed breather with calmer conditions warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine #WeatherLoon #mnwx

Noon April 20, 2026: Fire burning along I-94 in the Dayton/Rogers area. #mnwx

Week ahead: fire danger today... warm midweek... rain/storms likely by Thursday. #WeatherLoon #mnwx

Monday: Fire weather danger returns today. Red Flag Warnings. #WeatherLoon #mnwx

After a chilly Sunday, a Fire Weather Watch has been placed for much of Minnesota on Monday. Gusty winds and low relative humidity values near 20% are expected. Get your full forecast at https://www.youtube.com/@WeatherLoon/live #MNWX #Minnesota

A bit breezy and cool tonight. Dress for the low 20s Monday morning, then April brings a nice warm up for much of the week! Watch more at https://www.youtube.com/@WeatherLoon/live #mnwx #weatherloon #Minnesota #MN

Folks along the I-94 corridor woke up to a little snow on Sunday. Visible satellite loop from AM Sunday shows the snow swath melting through the morning hours. In case you were wondering, the latest 1" snowfall event for MSP was on May 20th, 1892 (3.0")

Highs stay below average for a sunny and breezy Sunday, but it won't take long to take another swing at 80°! #WeatherLoon #mnwx https://www.youtube.com/@WeatherLoon/live

Brrrr! Bundle up if you are heading out to Target Field today! Temps for gametime hit the 40s but will feel like 30s thanks to some gusty winds!

Minnesota getting a brisk reality check today! Cooler temperatures settle in behind the front along with some gusty winds. #weatherloon

We wrap up an above‑normal week with a cooler weekend ahead. Saturday stands out as the coldest day, with strong winds hanging on behind today’s front and adding an extra bite to the air #weatherLoon #mnwx

Radar loop through 5PM - Storms are out of the state, cold front has passed and now those sharp northwest winds are crashing in with the chill #WeatherLoon #mnwx

TORNADO!!!

2:30 PM 4/17/26: Another tornado appears to be in progress southeast of Rochester. MNDOT camera: US 63: T.H.63 SB S of 80th St (MP 32) #mnwx

Kudos to the MNDOT webcam operator for catching a Tornado near Rochester MN around 2pm on Friday afternoon!

MNDOT camera (US 63: T.H.63 SB S of 80th St (MP 32)) catching a tornado southwest of Rochester this afternoon. #mnwx

1:05 PM April 17, 2026: A Tornado Watch has now been issued across Southeast Minnesota through 8 PM CT. Severe storms later today could contain tornadoes, hail to 3.5" in diameter, and wind gusts to 70 mph. #mnwx

Update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued. #WeatherLoon #mnwx

Update - Severe thunderstorm reports: 1.00" hail - New Ulm 1.00" hail - Kasota

Update - the morning storms have developed in the last hour. Watching to see if we have some isolated large hail potential with these. Radar image at about 7:50am #WeatherLoon #mnwx

Marginal - to - Slight - to - Enhanced Risk of severe storms. Timing tornado, hail, and damaging wind potential. #WeatherLoon #mnwx

A sharp cold front blasts through Friday — hitting the metro around midday. Strong storms are possible as it moves in, then temperatures take a quick dive once it passes. Stay weather‑aware #WeatherLoon #mnwx

A strong cold front crosses Minnesota on Friday with a touch of wintry weather looking northwest and severe thunderstorms looking southeast. #WeatherLoon #mnwx https://www.youtube.com/@WeatherLoon/live

Blue skies and mild temps are making for a gorgeous Wednesday, and the landscape is greening up fast — a true sign that spring is taking hold #WeatherLoon #mnwx

Year-to-date precip in the region ranges from a deficit near Sioux Falls around 2.75" to a surplus in Green Bay of over 8.5". Unfortunately, the next 7 days will generally continue this divide of feast and famine from east to west. #WeatherLoon #mnwx https://www.youtube.com/@WeatherLoon/live

Fog out the door again. Dense Fog Advisories for some of us in Minnesota. Drive safely. #WeatherLoon #mnwx

Warm, bright days carry us through the workweek — especially Thursday — before a Friday system flips the switch to a cooler, breezier weekend #WeatherLoon #mnwx

Areas of fog are once again possible tonight into Wednesday morning. Enjoy the overnights above freezing while you can, as some will see highs below freezing by Saturday! #WeatherLoon #mnwx https://www.youtube.com/@WeatherLoon/live

Monday hail - largest report was 3.30" diameter (over baseball size). Photo courtesy of Nate in Northfield.

It could be an active evening, particularly in southern Minnesota. Track this afternoon's thunderstorms with radar at https://weatherloon.com/

As highs climbed to 80F in the Twin Cities metro Sunday, it was the 18th-earliest first 80F on record. More: https://weatherloon.com/blog/minnesota-weather/2026/04/13/first-80f-of-the-year-for-the-twin-cities-on-sunday #mnwx

We are tracking the threat for severe weather later today across southern Minnesota, where an Enhanced Risk is in place. Threats include hail and tornadoes. More details over at our website: https://weatherloon.com/blog/minnesota-weather/2026/04/13/severe-threat-monday-afternoon-evening #mnwx

Monday: Numerous severe thunderstorms possible later today. Potential for large to very large hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes. #WeatherLoon #mnwx

Sunday was the first 80° day of the year for the Twin Cities and St. Cloud, with St. Cloud also setting a daily record. #WeatherLoon #mnwx https://www.youtube.com/@WeatherLoon/live

Monday afternoon and evening's severe weather threat has been upgraded to an enhanced risk due to increasing potential for large hail approaching baseball size. Damaging winds, tornado development, and excessive rain are also possible. #WeatherLoon #mnwx https://www.youtube.com/@WeatherLoon/live

Summer Sneak Peek Today — Severe Storm Threat Looms Monday #mnwx

Today is as cool as it gets, temps only warm up from here with some showers and storms popping in! #mnwx

Good Morning! Quick peak at the weekend as we have unsettled conditions moving in. Highs in the 50s today but we heat into the 80s for Sunday!

Sweaty cement garage flood alert on Sunday! Temperatures warming into the lower 80s with dewpoints around 60F will make the cooler cement floor sweat. Either that or your garage floor is nervous about who will win the Green Jacket at the Masters on Championship Sunday - FORE!

Ope - There's a multi-day Severe Risk across Minnesota Saturday through Tuesday! Dewpoints climb into the lower 60s Sunday -- your cement garage flood could be a little sweaty. Welcome to Spring in Minnesota. As they say, April showers bring May flower.

Quick peak at the weekend! #mnweather

A picture-perfect day of weather ahead with highs in the 50s and lots of sunshine. However, we will watch the potential for storms starting Saturday through the middle of next week, some of which could be on the strong side. #mnwx

ARTEMIS II Splashdown expected on Friday, April 10th at 5:07PM PDT just Southwest of San Diego California. Amazing mission by some amazing Astronauts!

A few showers are moving in across southern Minnesota this afternoon, but a pleasant Friday arrives after that! We're also watching the threat of storms this weekend into early next week, some which could be strong to severe. #mnwx

The Minnesota Twins go for the sweep today!! Expect a chilly first pitch with gusty winds around 10–15 mph. Bundle up if you’re heading out. #weatherloon

Good Thursday Morning! Here is a peak at your Minnesota forecast as we close out the work week and head into the weekend! #weatherloon

Fair conditions hold through most of the week, with only a slight chance of a spotty shower Thursday evening. By late Saturday, rain chances ramp up #WeatherLoon #mnwx

Bursts of heavier snowfall rates captured in Grand Rapids this afternoon represent conditions that roll across Northern Minnesota in two waves this afternoon and evening. #WeatherLoon #mnwx https://www.youtube.com/@WeatherLoon/live