Chris Reece
Coverage of Chris Reece in the Nexus archive.
- Rain ends tonight, then a beautiful weekend ahead – Chris
Heavy rainfall across the area ended by sunset, with the southwest metro receiving over 2 inches and the core metro over 1.5 inches. The weekend will be dry and pleasant, with mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures through Sunday. A cooler front arrives Monday night, bringing scattered showers and lower temperatures.
- Soaking rain arrives tonight – Chris
Heavy rain arrives tonight and continues through Friday, particularly south of I-94 and along the Minnesota River. The weekend is expected to be drier and warmer, with mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures. A new weather system may bring showers next week.
- Rain chances return Thursday night into Friday – Chris
Rain chances return to Minnesota Thursday night through Friday as thunderstorms develop, following a warm and humid week. Friday will be cooler with highs in the upper 70s, followed by a quieter, more comfortable weekend with mostly sunny skies and mid-80s temperatures.
- Storm chances to return late week – Chris
Minnesota experiences a drop in temperatures and humidity Tuesday, followed by a return of heat and humidity by Thursday. Storms are expected Thursday evening through Friday, with cooler conditions on Friday. The weekend brings quieter, more seasonable weather.
- Relief from humidity, but the heat holds on – Chris
The area experienced its hottest day in four years with 99°F and the most humid day in 15 years with dew points in the 80s. Relief is expected tonight with temperatures dropping to 70°F and lower humidity, though Tuesday and Wednesday will remain hot. Thunderstorms and cooler temperatures are forecasted by Thursday, with a more seasonable weekend ahead.
- Comfortable now, but heat returns by the weekend – Chris
Minnesota experienced a break from recent heat with temperatures in the 70s and 50s, but high heat and humidity are expected to return by the weekend, reaching mid-90s. Meteorologist Chris Reece notes manageable summer conditions this week before the heatwave.
- Slightly cooler this weekend, then tracking more storms – Chris
Minnesota experiences continued heat and humidity this weekend with improving air quality, followed by a chance of severe storms on Monday. Highs near 90°F persist through Sunday, with more seasonable temperatures expected by mid-next week.
- Thermometers rise headed into the weekend – Chris
Minnesota is experiencing rising temperatures this weekend into early next week, with highs near 90°F and heat index values in the 90s. The drier weather follows a recent stretch of heavy rain and flooding concerns, providing a welcome change despite the increasing heat and humidity.
- Sunshine settles in as heat and humidity begin to build – Chris
Minnesota experiences a transition from calm, comfortable evenings to increasing heat and humidity starting Friday, with temperatures peaking in the low to mid-90s by early next week. The drier weather follows recent heavy rain and flooding, offering a welcome change despite the rising heat.
- Drier Weather Takes Over, Then Heat Builds
Minnesota transitions from recent heavy rain and flooding concerns to drier weather, followed by a warming trend with highs reaching the low 90s. The shift brings relief from flooding but introduces increasing heat and humidity, with temperatures climbing through the weekend and into next week.
- Daily storm chances return to start the week – Chris
Daily storm chances return to Minnesota starting Monday, with stronger storms expected Tuesday night and scattered thunderstorms possible Wednesday. The weekend will see a return of heat and humidity, with highs reaching the low 90s.
- Storm chances remain tricky headed into America’s 250th – Chris
Meteorologist Chris Reece discusses uncertain storm chances ahead of America's 250th anniversary, noting potential showers and storms on Saturday but drier conditions for Independence Day fireworks. Warm and humid weather will persist through the weekend and into next week with additional storm possibilities later in the week.
- Sporadic chances for storms continue into the holiday weekend – Chris
Sporadic storm chances continue in Minnesota through the holiday weekend, with potential showers and thunderstorms Thursday night, Friday, and Independence Day. Highs remain warm and humid in the 80s, with a 40% rain chance on July 4th. Sunday and early next week bring quieter weather before storm chances return midweek.
- Another round of storms expected Tuesday – Chris
Minnesota experiences a pleasant Monday evening with comfortable temperatures, but storms are expected Tuesday afternoon with a 70% chance of rain and potential severe hail. Warmer and drier conditions return by midweek, with notable weather changes continuing through the weekend.
- Clearing out after severe storms – Chris
Severe storms caused power outages and golf ball-sized hail across areas from Brooklyn Center to Woodbury. Conditions are improving, with clearer skies and milder weather expected through Sunday before another round of storms arrives midweek.
- Severe storms developing ahead of a nice weekend – Chris
Severe storms with large hail and damaging winds are developing in Minnesota tonight, with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 8 PM. The weekend is expected to bring pleasant weather with partly cloudy skies and highs in the 70s.
- More storms expected before the weekend – Chris
Minnesota is expected to experience showers and thunderstorms on Friday evening, with a Marginal Risk of severe weather, followed by pleasant weekend conditions. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 1 severe weather alert for parts of the area, highlighting potential gusty winds and hail. Meteorologist Chris Reece reports that after Friday's storms, the weekend will bring partly cloudy skies and comfortable temperatures.
- Tracking storms through the evening – Chris
Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 8 PM for parts of Minnesota as storms move through the region, with potential for strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, and hail. Conditions are expected to improve overnight, leading to clearer skies and milder temperatures, followed by a week of mostly pleasant weather with isolated storm chances.
- Another round of showers and storms moving in to Minnesota – Chris
Showers and thunderstorms are moving into Minnesota tonight, with scattered storms expected to spread eastward. Wednesday will likely be the wettest day, featuring periods of rain and potential severe storms, followed by improving weather into the weekend with sunshine and comfortable temperatures.
- Expect rounds of showers and storms in the next few days – Chris
Minnesota is expected to experience multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms through Wednesday, followed by a return to pleasant, sunny weather by Thursday and into the weekend. Meteorologist Chris Reece highlights the unsettled weather pattern as the key focus.