Drought Area Continues to Expand in MinnesotaDrought Area Continues to Expand in MinnesotaThis week's map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 75 percent of the state of Minnesota is now in a moderate drought. A moderate drought means river and lake levels are lower than normal.Jim MauriceJim Maurice
Chance for Storms Mainly in Southeast Minnesota TodayChance for Storms Mainly in Southeast Minnesota TodayWe just had a little bit of rain that fell in central Minnesota during the overnight. Here at the radio station we just had.15" rain.Jim MauriceJim Maurice
Still Just a Slight Chance for Rain OvernightStill Just a Slight Chance for Rain OvernightThere is a Marginal Risk for severe storms capable of producing damaging wind and large hail Wednesday night.Jim MauriceJim Maurice
A Couple Slight Chances for Rain this WeekA Couple Slight Chances for Rain this WeekThere is a small chance for severe storms capable of producing damaging wind and large hail Wednesday evening and overnight.Jim MauriceJim Maurice
Highs in the 90s Expected Through At Least ThursdayHighs in the 90s Expected Through At Least ThursdayThe hot stretch of weather will continue this week with highs in the 90s expected through Friday, and then upper 80s after that.Jim MauriceJim Maurice
The Heatwave Continues Throughout the Upper MidwestThe Heatwave Continues Throughout the Upper MidwestWe can expect to see several more days with highs in the 90s. The National Weather Service says the high on Monday should be around 93. Jim MauriceJim Maurice
Fire Weather Watch Issued for FridayFire Weather Watch Issued for FridayElevated fire weather conditions are possible on Friday, with a fire weather watch for portions of western and northwestern Minnesota.Jim MauriceJim Maurice
June is Coming in HotJune is Coming in HotA shift in the pattern is upon us with much hotter weather starting off the first half of June.Jim MauriceJim Maurice
Freeze Watch for Central Minnesota, Freeze Warning Up NorthFreeze Watch for Central Minnesota, Freeze Warning Up NorthThe National Weather Service has now issued a Freeze Warning for Benton, Morrison, Todd and other counties in central Minnesota.Jim MauriceJim Maurice
Slight Chance for Strong Storms MondaySlight Chance for Strong Storms MondayScattered showers and thunderstorms will develop Monday afternoon and continue into the evening.Jim MauriceJim Maurice