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CBS News
11 hours ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Cooling begins Tuesday in Minnesota ahead of quiet stretch
Minnesota is headed for a much-needed break from the intense heat and humidity. Expect highs in the lower 80s on Tuesday with moderate dew points, which will drop by night. Then, winds turn breezy from the northwest, helping usher in cooler, drier air. Some wildfire smoke may also mix in, especially up north. An air quality alert is in effect for the northern half of the state through 11 p.m. on Wednesday. A few isolated showers or weak storms are possible later on, mainly in southern Minnesota during the afternoon and overnight hours. A quiet, pleasant stretch begins midweek, with sunshine and highs in the upper 70s through Friday.
Wall Street Journal
17 hours ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
A Tiny Company Is Vouching for Risky Insurers in Hurricane Country
LaPlace, La., is the sort of town that is becoming a no-go zone for major insurance companies. Sandwiched between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain outside of New Orleans, it is only about 10 feet above sea level and has an alarming history of serious storms and flooding. So Nadia Hart was happy that Lighthouse Excalibur Insurance, a small Louisiana insurer with an 'A' rating for financial stability, was willing to write a policy on her three-bedroom house in town. 'My broker told me that they were a good insurance company, a good rating, and so I went with them,' she said.
CBS News
a day ago
- Climate
- CBS News
More storms possible in Minnesota Monday as cleanup from Sunday's severe weather continues
After storms on Sunday left thousands of Minnesotans without power and flooded roads, more severe weather is possible on Monday. Before the storms arrive, it will be a hot, humid day, with heat indices in the triple digits across southern Minnesota. A heat advisory will be in effect there from noon to 8 p.m. While the Twin Cities aren't included in the advisory, temperatures will approach 90 degrees. Strong to severe storms arrive out west in the afternoon, with damaging winds, hail and tornadoes all possible. Localized flooding is also a threat. The Twin Cities will see those storms later in the evening, likely after 9 p.m. A cold front will bring cooler, less humid air Tuesday, with highs in the 70s and 80s and a quieter pattern through the rest of the week. As of Monday morning, nearly 35,000 people in the Twin Cities were still without power, according to Xcel Energy. On social media, Xcel said crews were "navigating challenging conditions to safely restore power as quickly as possible." The storms also downed trees and flooded roads. In Roseville, three cars were stranded due to flooding, according to police. A tornado touched down near Appleton in west-central Minnesota early Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. No injuries were reported, and the extent of the damage is not yet known.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Residents cleaning up after storms rolled through Miami Valley over the weekend
Some residents are still cleaning up after storms rolled through the Miami Valley over the weekend. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Mason Fletcher is in Clark County checking out the damage left to some people's homes. Catch his report LIVE on News Center 7 Daybreak from 4:25 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. TRENDING STORIES: 17-year-old shot in parking lot after fair closes in Ohio Kings Island announces 'unprecedented benefit' for 2026 season Police investigating reported shooting in Dayton One family in Clark County saw a tree on their property get struck by lightning during the storms Sunday afternoon, and it fell on their roof after the strike. The family said they heard a loud boom and saw a white flash of light. When the husband went to check it out, he saw a tree covering his windows and leaning on the telephone poles near his yard. Shelby County was hit hard by the rain as well. One man said he found two inches of standing water in his basement when he went to check the sump pump. He said he has lived there for 50 years and has never seen this much flooding. 'I had to go down and switch it over to the overflow tile that just comes out into the yard. I got about two inches of water in the basement, which we can manage,' Tom Steinke of Botkins said. Homeowners are still dealing with the cleanup now, and the family in Clark County has a landscaper coming out later this week to help them out. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Prayers Are Pouring In For Minnesota On Sunday
Prayers Are Pouring In For Minnesota On Sunday originally appeared on The Spun. Prayers are pouring in for the state of Minnesota on Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued multiple serious tornado warnings for the state of Minnesota on Sunday afternoon, as heavy storms have impacted the area. Major storms, including strong thunderstorms, serious wind and spotted tornadoes, are hitting the northern U.S. state throughout the day on Sunday. It looks dangerous. As a reminder, here's what to do when a tornado strikes: Stay Weather-Ready: Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about tornado watches and warnings. At Your House: If you are in a tornado warning, go to your basement, safe room, or an interior room away from windows. Don't forget pets if time allows. At Your Workplace or School: Follow your tornado drill and proceed to your tornado shelter location quickly and calmly. Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums. Outside: Seek shelter inside a sturdy building immediately if a tornado is approaching. Sheds and storage facilities are not safe. Neither is a mobile home or tent. If you have time, get to a safe building. In a vehicle: Being in a vehicle during a tornado is not safe. The best course of action is to drive to the closest shelter. If you are unable to make it to a safe shelter, either get down in your car and cover your head, or abandon your car and seek shelter in a low lying area such as a ditch or ravine. Our thoughts are with the friends and family members of everyone in Minnesota on Sunday. Prayers Are Pouring In For Minnesota On Sunday first appeared on The Spun on Jul 27, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 27, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
