NWS Confirms 3 Additional Tornadoes Touched Down On Aug. 14
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Severe storms swept over Minnesota on Aug. 14, downing trees and power lines across the state. A week later, the National Weather Service confirmed three additional tornadoes...
View ArticleStay Prepared During Severe Weather Season With These Tips
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Ahead of severe weather season, meteorologists want Minnesotans to plan ahead and know where to go and what to do when a storm hits. “We can hope for the best, but we should be...
View ArticleMN Weather: Marginal Risk For Severe Storms Monday Night, With Humidity/Temps...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — There’s a marginal risk for severe storms in Minnesota Monday, with hail and damaging winds possible. According to WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows, the severe storm risk for the...
View ArticleMinnesota Weather: Rain, Severe Weather Chance For Much Of The Week
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The good news? We have rain on the way. The bad news? We could be dealing with severe weather at times in parts of Minnesota. WCCO Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Monday night...
View ArticleMinnesota Weather: Heat Wave On Horizon After Wednesday’s Coveted Rainfall
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The rain just kept pouring in parts of Minnesota and Western Wisconsin Wednesday night. While rain was the main factor in most of the storms, the more severe weather moved south. A...
View ArticleMinnesota Weather: Another Day In The 90s, Late Severe Storms Possible
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The heat wave that started over the weekend continues Monday with higher humidity and the chance for severe storms in the evening. Meteorologist Riley O’Connor says temperatures...
View ArticleMinnesota Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Parts Of Minnesota,...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The end of this stretch of 90-degree weather is almost here, but first Minnesotans will have to face another evening of potential, severe storms. UPDATE (9 p.m.): A severe...
View ArticleSevere Thunderstorms Cause Widespread Damage Across Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Strong thunderstorms caused widespread damage across Wisconsin, left tens of thousands without power and triggered tornado warnings. The severe weather stretched from the Mississippi...
View ArticleSevere Storms Hit Wisconsin Causing Widespread, ‘Unbelievable’ Damage
NEW RICHMOND, Wis.(WCCO) — Severe storms, including at least three tornadoes, ripped through Wisconsin on Wednesday night, causing significant property and crop damage and leaving thousands without...
View Article‘Water Goes Where It Doesn’t Typically Go’: Experts Weigh In On Prepping For...
STAY INFORMED: WCCO Weather App | Live Radar | Weather Page MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Heavy downpours could do damage to parts of your home. Service Restoration in Bloomington has already received dozens of...
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Central Minnesotans Report Severe Storm Damage Saturday Morning
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Saturday has been an active weather day for Minnesotans as rain and severe weather rumbled through, starting in the morning. Matt and Kristin Lingle have lived in Sartell for 21...
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Minnesota Weather: Flash Flood/Tornado Warnings Issued, More Storms Possible...
STAY INFORMED: WCCO Weather App | Live Radar | Weather Page MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Saturday is shaping up to be an active weather day, with rain and severe weather likely across the state. Here is a look...
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Central, Southern Minnesota Clean Up After Storms Bring Damaging Hail, Wind
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Parts of Minnesota are cleaning up Sunday after a couple rounds of storms brought enormous hail and strong winds through the state. WCCO director of meteorology Mike Augustyniak...
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Minnesota Weather: Storm Bands Expected To Weaken During Overnight Hours
UPDATE (11:25 p.m.): Showers and storms are expected to wash over central and northern Minnesota over the next several hours. A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for a number of central Minnesota...
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‘This Is Just Unprecedented’: Homeowners, Power Companies Prepare For Winter...
By WCCO Reporter Adam Duxter MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Energy providers are warning Minnesotans to prepare ahead of Wednesday’s storms, which pose the risk for potential widespread outages. Crews with Xcel...
View ArticleHearing Sirens This Thursday? Don’t Worry, It’s Just A Drill
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The sirens Hennepin County residents will hear Thursday afternoon and evening won’t be due to an approaching tornado, or because of any sort of malfunction. The Department of...
View ArticleGood Question: How Do They Activates Severe Weather Sirens?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Some of you might have been a bit surprised to hear the severe weather sirens sound Thursday afternoon and evening. The sirens went off as a drill, part of Severe Weather Awareness...
View ArticleStrong Winds In Faribault Blow Over 9 Semis On I-35, Uproot Trees Across Town
FARIBAULT, Minn. (WCCO) — Strong winds blew over multiple semis on Interstate 35 south of Faribault early Tuesday afternoon. At roughly 2 p.m., MnDOT video showed several semis overturned on the...
View ArticleHow To Prepare For Severe Weather Season
ST. ANTHONY, Minn. (WCCO) – Severe weather can hit at any time, and we want to make sure you and your loved ones know what’s next to stay safe. National Weather Service Warning Coordination...
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Minnesotans Share Pics, Video Of Large Hail As Strong Storms Roll Through State
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Large hail has been reported Monday morning as the first round of severe weather rolls through the state. WCCO received plenty of videos and pictures of the hail during this Next...
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Eastern Minnesota Communities Clean Up After Day Of Storms: ‘The Devastation...
Originally published on May 9 CENTER CITY, Minn. (WCCO) — Storms pulled through Minnesota in two rounds Monday, bringing with them large hail and strong wind gusts. The southern end of Chisago County...
View ArticleCommunities In Polk Co. Clean Up After Double-Dose Of Storm Damage
ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. (WCCO) — Many spent their day cleaning up after two storms came through St. Croix Falls Monday. Trees, barns and some businesses took big hits. Polk County was beaten up a bit...
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Have Storm Damage? Here’s What To Do Next
ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. (WCCO) — With more severe weather on the way, you might be wondering what to do if you wind up with damage of your own. It’s a question Mark McKenzie in St. Croix Falls,...
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Severe Thunderstorms Roll Through Twin Cities Metro, Bringing High Winds,...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A line of dangerous storms blew through Minnesota and Wisconsin Wednesday night, dropping possible tornados and heavy rain. In the peak of the mid-evening, the metro area saw...
View ArticleSevere Weather Suspends Twins Game, With Astros Leading 5-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Houston and Minnesota had their game suspended Wednesday night when a severe thunderstorm rolled through and halted play in the top of the fourth inning, with the Astros leading the...
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Twin Cities Residents Clean Up After Severe Storms: ‘It Was Scary’
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Many residents across the Twin Cities metro are cleaning up after a severe storm rolled through the area Wednesday evening. And for some, the damage is inside and outside their...
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Metro Homeowners With Storm Damage And Debris Struggle To Find Help
FRIDLEY, Minn. (WCCO) — Homeowners cleaning up storm damage in their yards across the Twin Cities are having a hard time finding professional help. “My dad started calling people legit right when he...
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Next Weather: After Destructive Storms, Friday Ushers In Calm Stretch
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — After a second-straight night of destructive weather, Minnesota will enjoy several days of peace. Most of the damage from Thursday’s storms was concentrated in western Minnesota,...
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Firefighter Killed In Blomkest During 2nd Night Of Dangerous Storms
Originally published on May 12 MURDOCK, Minn. (WCCO) — A second night of dangerous weather has turned deadly. The National Weather Service says a grain bin fell on a car just before 7 p.m. Thursday in...
View Article4 Storm Chasers Have Died In Last 2 Weeks
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The deaths of four storm chasers in car crashes over the last two weeks have underscored the dangers of pursuing severe weather events as more people clog back roads and highways...
View ArticleFire Dept. Describes Searching For One Of Their Own In Fatal Grain Bin Collapse
BLOMKEST, Minn. (WCCO) — Leaders in a small town in Western Minnesota say a volunteer firefighter killed during last night’s storm was instrumental in making their city what it was....
View ArticleApril Cold, May Storms Set Farmers In Western Minnesota Back Weeks
LOWRY, Minn. (WCCO) — April cold and snow gave way to May storms and showers for many farmers across the state. That’s made for a difficult planting season. Days after last weeks’ storms rolled...
View ArticleMinnesota Auto Shops Swamped with Hail-Damage Repairs
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (WCCO) – Thousands of Minnesotans spent Friday talking with insurance agents. Thursday’s hailstorm caused major damage to homes, cars, and boats. But getting the repairs done at the...
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Madison Community Rallies To Restore Beloved, Storm-Damaged Ballpark
MADISON, Minn. (WCCO) — The storms from a couple weeks ago damaged farms and cities across western Minnesota. And in one small town, the heart of the community was nearly destroyed. In Madison, that’s...
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With Severe Weather Expected Memorial Day, It Pays To Have A Storm Plan In Place
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Genesis Gaona, from Minneapolis, is making the most of her Memorial Day weekend spending time outside. She was planning to hike in Taylors Falls Monday. But she’s keeping a close...
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The Supercharged Start To Minnesota’s Severe Weather Season
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — If it seems like this has been a very active start to Minnesota’s severe weather season, it’s because it has been. During the month of May, it seemed like some part of the state...
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NWS Says 4 Tornadoes Hit Minnesota During Memorial Day Storms
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The National Weather Service says four tornadoes hit Minnesota during a destructive wave of Memorial Day storms. In addition to Plato and Forada tweeted earlier: Eagle Bend, MN:...
View ArticleIs Climate Change To Blame For This Year’s Record Spike In Spring Storms?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The start to severe weather season has taken its toll across Minnesota. There were 15 tornadoes in May. The average is just over four. In fact, there haven’t been as many severe...
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How Our Severe Storms Could Impact The Price Of Protecting Your Home
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — May was a rough month for many Minnesota families. A surge of severe storms left destruction and damage across the state. As communities continue to clean up, we’re looking into...
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The Do’s And Don’ts For Dealing With Storm-Damaged Trees
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The tornadoes and storms on Memorial Day left many trees damaged across Minnesota, along with many homeowners wondering what to do with them. To help homeowners navigate the...
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