Weather

Minn. farmers creep ahead with remaining planting

9:13 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Minnesota farmers who still have wet fields are creeping ahead with their remaining spring planting.

Storm, wind cause boats to overturn on Lake Harriet

7:53 AM, Jun 17, 2013

Alex Prang spent his entire day on Lake Harriet waiting for fish to bite, but shortly after six on Sunday evening a storm moved through providing his biggest catch of the day.

Heavy rains soak parts of Metro on Saturday

10:04 AM, Jun 16, 2013

Heavy rain fell in about a three-hour window starting at about 2 p.m. on Saturday causing problems for many Minnesotans.

Finally the sun! 1st full day in 3 weeks

6:16 PM, Jun 13, 2013

Finally a day that feels like summer. KARE 11 spotted patios packed with people, families at beaches, and farmer's markets buzzing.

Believe it or not, drought persists in W Minn.

4:22 PM, Jun 13, 2013

Believe it or not, a third of Minnesota is still rated as abnormally dry or even still in drought. While the drought is over in the eastern half of Minnesota thanks to all the rain, Thursday's update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows much of western Minnesota has not caught up.

Thunderstorms rip across southern MN and WI

12:56 AM, Jun 13, 2013

A line of thunderstorms packing heavy rain and high winds ripped across southern Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Weather Service confirms 3 tornadoes in Md.

9:36 PM, Jun 11, 2013

The National Weather Service says it has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in Maryland.

Xcel addresses flood concerns at Monticello plant

6:39 PM, Jun 11, 2013

Xcel Energy says it has addressed federal regulators' concerns about flood protection at its Monticello nuclear power plant.

More wet weather prevents completion of planting

5:54 PM, Jun 10, 2013

Yet another week of wet weather has prevented Minnesota farmers from getting their planting done.

Courtesy: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Jay Cooke State Park reopens after 2012 flooding

6:38 AM, Jun 10, 2013

Jay Cooke State Park reopens, but contruction projects will continue throughout the summer.

A flood damaged area is seen June 19, 2008 in Iowa City, Iowa. More than 11 million people in nine Midwestern states were affected by the flooding and extreme - MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

Iowa residents recall 5-year anniversary of flood

4:41 PM, Jun 9, 2013

Five years have passed since floods ravaged Cedar Rapids, and to many residents the soggy destruction still seems too staggering to comprehend.

Rainy, cold weather dampens business

8:02 AM, Jun 8, 2013

The rainy, cloud-covered weather means bad business for some, really bad business for others.

June's flooded farm fields could spell big losses

6:49 AM, Jun 5, 2013

Some farmers in southeast Minnesota, in particular, have not been able to plant any corn at all this year and have been forced to cut their losses.

MN farmers who've delayed planting face decisions

9:20 AM, Jun 4, 2013

Minnesota farmers who've had trouble completing their spring planting due to a muddy May are facing some important decisions this month.

Experts call storm chasing a critical tool in saving lives

8:08 PM, Jun 3, 2013

The recent deaths of three experienced storm chasers following Oklahoma tornadoes is reminding local chasers the importance of using extreme precaution.

Cold, wet weather bogs down Minn. field work

4:12 PM, Jun 3, 2013

Another week of cold, wet weather has bogged down field work in parts of Minnesota.

Tim Samaras brother recalls the wonder and awe witnessed through Tims drive to learn more about tornadic activity.

Stormchasers among those killed by OK tornados

8:37 AM, Jun 3, 2013

Three professional "storm chasers" were among the 13 people who died in the tornadoes that ripped through the Oklahoma City area Friday, the research project they ran confirmed Sunday.

Rescued dogs avoid Okla. tornadoes, find new home in Minn.

9:22 PM, Jun 2, 2013

Friday's latest round of violent weather in Oklahoma City wasn't going to stop a man on a mission headed for Minnesota.

In the early morning hours on Saturday, just before sunrise, the clouds parted enough to see Mother Nature put on a beautiful display of the rarely seen Northern Lights.

Northern Lights video captures Mother Nature's beauty

9:48 AM, Jun 2, 2013

In the early morning hours on Saturday, just before sunrise, the clouds parted enough to see Mother Nature put on a beautiful display of the rarely seen northern lights.

9 dead when tornado hits Oklahoma City area

3:19 PM, Jun 1, 2013

As storms move east, flash flooding could make for difficult travel across parts of USA.

Storms knocked a tree down Friday afternoon in Plymouth.

Fast-moving storm soaks Twin Cities

11:01 PM, May 31, 2013

A fast-moving storm has pelted the Twin Cities with hail and rain. The cloudburst hit downtown Minneapolis mid-afternoon Friday.

Comparing weather: Minneapolis vs. Seattle

6:56 PM, May 31, 2013

In case you didn't notice the sun came out Friday morning after a stretch of gloomy weather. Many viewers sent KARE 11 pictures of some much needed natural light.

More rain expected on already saturated ground

8:03 AM, May 30, 2013

More showers and thunderstorms yesterday and overnight brought some heavy rain to some places, especially northwest Minnesota and southeastern Minnesota/southwest Wisconsin.

High winds, heavy rains sock western Wisconsin

8:57 PM, May 29, 2013

High winds and heavy rain have stuck parts of western Wisconsin, knocking down trees and interrupting power.

Cloudy Memorial Day
Submitted by Bruce K on KAREs FB page

May temps, clouds and rain by the numbers

4:47 PM, May 28, 2013

It's seems as though we've had too many gloomy days this May. So we put it to the numbers and as it turns out, there have been a few more cloudy days than usual this May when compared to previous Mays. But this year hasn't been the rainiest nor the cloudiest month of May in recent history.