MN weather: Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for metro, W. Wisconsin
9;45 p.m. update: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Twin Cities and areas to the east.
MN weather: Strong storms possible Monday evening
Ian Leonard is tracking an upgraded threat of severe weather for the Twin Cities metro and areas to the southeast.
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SkyFOX over floodwaters in Waterville, Minnesota [RAW]
SkyFOX over Waterville, Minnesota, on June 24 to survey damage caused by the historic flooding.
Rapidan Dam intact but facing imminent failure
View of the situation at the Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota at 1:30 p.m. on June 24, 2024
MN weather: Late day strong storms possible Monday
It’s hot and steamy Monday with highs in the 80s for the metro. Late day strong storms are possible from 5 p.m. into the overnight hours. It’s still uncertain if the storm will develop, but Minnesota is under a level 2 slight risk for severe weather, bringing chances of baseball size hail, wind gusts at 75+ mph, and isolated tornadoes.
Large wave of Saharan dust is heading right for Florida and the Gulf of Mexico
Models indicate a large amount of Saharan dust will traverse across the Atlantic this week and head towards the Gulf of Mexico and Florida by next weekend.
Video of Rapidan Dam in imminent failure condition
SkyFOX over Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota. The dam is reported to be in imminent failure condition. The City of North Mankato is building an earthen levee as a precaution and to protect lower North Mankato.
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Gov. Walz press conference on flooding response [RAW]
Gov. Tim Walz and state officials give an update on the state's flooding response and outlook as recent heavy rainfall is leading to emergencies across Minnesota.
Gov. Walz to update Minnesotans on flood response
Gov. Tim Walz is holding a briefing Monday morning to update Minnesotans on the state’s response to areas hit hard by flooding.
MN weather: Roads closing in Twin Cities, latest on flooding across Minnesota
Flooding from the recent heavy rainfall is leading to emergencies across Minnesota, and cities are taking precautions as rivers continue to rise.
Minnesotans continue to deal with flooding across the state
Flooding from recent rainfall is leading to emergencies across the state, and cities are taking precautions as rivers continue to rise. FOX 9's Bill Keller and Se Kwon have the latest.
Catastrophic flooding in Iowa
Historic flooding in northwest Iowa has left communities underwater. Nearly 2,000 properties are believed to have been damaged, and hundreds destroyed. Some cities are struggling without power, while others have no drinking water. FOX 9’s Courtney Godfrey has the latest.
MN weather: Turning hot and steamy Monday
It's turning hot and steamy on Monday. Southwest Minnesota is under a heat advisory with temperatures in the triple digits. The Twin Cities metro's high is 88 degrees, but it feels more like the mid-90s. While the day will be relatively calm, there is a possibility for strong storms later in the day.
5 tornadoes reported in southern WI during storms
The National Weather Service reports that five tornadoes had touched down in southeast Wisconsin during Saturday's storms.
Waterville, Minn. residents battle historic flooding
An hour south of Minneapolis, Mother Nature has declared war on the city of Waterville.
Historic flooding in Waterville, Minn.
City administrators say 1,000 volunteers have already filled and distributed 60,000 sandbags, and there have been talks about bringing in the National Guard.
Waterville flooding: Chopper video shows damage
Chopper video shows the flooding caused by the recent heavy rain in Waterville, Minn.
Evacuations ordered in Iowa due to extreme flooding
Floodwaters forced people out of their homes in parts of Iowa, the result of weeks of rain, while much of the United States longed for relief Saturday from yet another round of extraordinary heat.
Flooding in Iowa and South Dakota
Video of major flooding in Rock Valley, Iowa and Sioux Falls, SD.
Gov. Walz sends National Guard to help with flooding in southern MN
Governor Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency and called in the National Guard to help with flooding in southern Minnesota after heavy rainfall over the past week.