The National Weather Service in La Crosse is urging residents in southeastern Minnesota to stay weather-aware today and be ready to seek shelter if storms start approaching.
There were dozens of waterspouts reported this October in the Great Lakes. What causes them, and why do they show up this time of year? Are they as dangerous as a tornado?
Many forecasters, including those at the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities, have described the beginning of October as a "roller coaster." Temperatures have been fluctuating between the 60s and 80s, but we all know how this ride is going to end.
Octobers in Minnesota are known for crisp air and bright foliage turning the landscape into shades of red, orange, and yellow. Days get shorter, and nights become cooler, with temperatures usually in the 60s during the day and dropping into the 40s at night. It’s often an ideal month for outdoor activities like backyard fires, hiking, and apple picking while the colorful leaves are at their best.
If you’re in Minnesota, Iowa, or Wisconsin, you have a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights tonight. Scientists say the aurora might even be visible in parts of Nebraska.
Experts say this winter will be influenced by La Niña. La Niña occurs when the sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean near the equator are cooler than usual. This usually means Minnesota can expect a colder and wetter winter.