Dangerous Heat Expands; Heavy Rainfall Threats; Fire Weather Concerns for the West

The heat will increase and expand across the Central Plains, Mississippi Valley, Southeast and into the Eastern U.S. through the week as high pressure builds across the eastern two-thirds of the country. On the northern periphery of this heat, the threat for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the northern Plains and upper Midwest through Tuesday. Critical Fire Weather for the west. Read More >

Spring is a great time to start thinking about severe weather preparedness (even if it feels like winter out there!). April 12th through 16th is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. Below is a listing of this week's daily topics. For much more safety information, visit our Safety Tips page.

Monday, April 12th: Alerts and Warnings