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Heavy Rain, Mudslide Slows Twin Cities Commute

The Associated Press — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:01:06 +0000

Minnesota transportation officials are anticipating additional road closures Thursday as heavy thunderstorms redevelop in parts of the state. Standing water closed sections of some highways and interstates in the Twin Cities metro area during the morning commute, including I-35 and Highway 169.

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Another Round Of Heavy Rain Possible Overnight

Jim Maurice — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:38:35 +0000

The National Weather Service says severe Thunderstorms are expected to develop later today (Tuesday). There is a threat for heavy rainfall with the storms. 1 to 2 inches of rain seems quite likely in some locations.

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Heavy Rains Could Cause More Flooding In Central Minnesota

Jim Maurice — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:19:22 +0000

A warm front will lift north across the state this (Friday) afternoon. As a result, showers and thunderstorms will develop this evening. Widespread .75 to 1 1/2 inches of rain will be possible. Some areas could see 1 1/2 to two inches of rain tonight. A second round of showers and thunderstorms is expected tomorrow (Saturday) night. At this time another 1/2 inch to one inch of rain will be possible.

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High Humidity Returns, Potential For Heavy Rain

Jim Maurice — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:25:51 +0000

Widespread thunderstorms are possible tonight (Friday) as a warm front lifts into the area. Some of these storms could produce heavy rainfall and a few could be severe. The heat index will climb into the 96 to 100 degree range in some parts of the state.

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Downpour Causes Street Flooding In St. Cloud

Jim Maurice — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:12:11 +0000

Some cars became stalled in St. Cloud as heavy rains caused street flooding in parts of the city. St. Cloud police Sgt. Lloyd Orth says officers had to deal with about 15 vehicles that stalled in high water Tuesday.

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