According to AAA, nearly 44 million Americans are expected to travel over the long Memorial Day weekend this year — the most in almost 20 years! MnDOT has sprinkled roadways with plenty of orange cones, so pack your patience if you're heading north. You'll likely encounter a few snags and snarls before getting on the water this weekend.
The National Weather Service surveyed EF1 tornado damage in southeastern Minnesota from Tuesday evening's storms. There have been three preliminary tornadoes so far this year in Minnesota, all during this month. May, on average, sees eight tornadoes across the state. The busiest month for Minnesota tornadoes is typically June, with an average of 14.
The weekend ahead looks so-so. After a soggy start, sunnier skies return Friday afternoon and linger into Saturday. A few pop-up showers and storms will be possible Saturday evening, Sunday and Memorial Day.
Lots of sports happening this weekend as well. Go Wolves, Twins & Minnesota PWHL teams!
China is getting too much rain in the south and not enough rain, plus a heat wave, in the north
Much of US braces for extreme weather, from southern heat wave to possible snow in the Rockies
Heat advisory issued for metro Sunday, with heavy rain continuing into next week
Rounds of thunderstorms expected to flare up this week, dropping plenty of rain
