Wildfire smoke and storms are the theme for Minnesota's weather on Sunday. The air in Minneapolis at 7 a.m. had an AQI (air quality index) of 195, which is in the red zone on the air quality index.

Scattered showers and storms are possible on Friday with pockets of heavy rain and gusty winds. Plus, weather officials say the entire state will be under an air quality alert until Monday.

In explaining its financial problems, the company cited National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data showing that 13 storms causing at least $1 billion in damage have hit Minnesota since 2021.

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has expanded an area of focus for severe storms on Monday to include western Minnesota, where damaging winds and large hail will be possible with the strongest ...

NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report for Minnesota on July 10, 2025 Scattered showers and storms are possible in parts of Minnesota Thursday, and widespread rain returns on Friday.

The storms led to warnings of urban and stream flooding as more than four inches of rain fell in some areas, with the highest amount reported so far being 4.74 inches in Aurora, northeast Minnesota.

Perhaps there will be a slight decrease in activity but scattered to numerous showers and storms are still expected. Between now and Wednesday, a widespread 2-5 inches of rainfall is forecast for ...

Heavy storms could be long-lasting, tracking over the same areas repeatedly and soaking the same spots with several inches of rain. On Friday, there is a Level 2 of 4 flood risk for the same areas ...

It is mostly sunny Wednesday, with highs reaching into the upper 60s for cool but pleasant conditions. Winds are light out of the east-northeast at 5-10 mph. Thursday is going to warm up as high ...