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Japan's southern Okinawa Islands prepare as tropical storm approaches
A weakened Tropical Storm Mawar headed toward Japan's southern archipelago of Okinawa on Thursday, leading businesses and the airport to close and fishermen to batten down their boats in preparation.
Paul Douglas

Another Hot One Thursday With Scattered Afternoon Storms
We're going to see the weather repeat itself over the next few days, with highs flirting near records in the metro and a daily chance of afternoon showers and storms into the weekend. A slight cooldown is possible next week. - D.J. Kayser
Nation
It's time to prepare for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season
It's time for residents along the southeastern U.S. coastlines to make sure their storm plans are in place as the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway on Thursday.
Weather
Evening forecast: Low of 68; partly cloudy, mild with a thunderstorm possible
The latest forecast for the Twin Cities and region.
World
Triple-whammy of cyclones, a 1-in-200-year event, drove Italy's deadly flooding, scientists say
A rare, triple-whammy of cyclones drove the deadly flooding that devastated much of northern Italy this month, but scientists said Wednesday that climate change doesn't seem to be to blame for the intense rainfall.