northern Plains
Coverage of northern Plains in the Nexus archive.
- Blistering heat dome grips West and Northern Plains, fueling wildfires
A blistering heat dome in the West and Northern Plains is fueling wildfires, including the Summit Fire north of Los Angeles. Gwen Baumgardner and Andrew Kozak report on the fires and related developments.
- Storms return to Twin Cities by Tuesday
Storms are expected to return to the Twin Cities by Tuesday, with severe weather possible in SW and Central Minnesota. Heavy rain, up to 3-4 inches in some areas, is forecasted through Wednesday, followed by cooler temperatures. Warmer conditions may return next weekend.
- Pleasant days before next rain chance
The weekend features pleasant weather with increasing clouds and varying temperatures across Minnesota. Severe thunderstorms are possible by Tuesday in Central Minnesota, with potential for rain and cooler temperatures later in the week. Next weekend may bring closer-to-average highs and active storm patterns, though details remain uncertain.
- Flooding could impact more than 88 million as storms threaten multiple states
Flooding caused by severe storms could impact over 88 million people in the Midwest and northern Plains, according to forecasters.