WCCO-TV Chief Meteorologist

Minneapolis, MN
Joined September 2009
Far out man...we've warmed to the 70s!
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Volleyball…no. Soccer…no. It’s a mushroom! Are these normal, or were we walking over a nuclear site this morning?
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It's a Diana Ross forecast...No Wind, No Rain...Nor Winter's Cold. Ain't no mountain high enough to block our glorious weather this week.
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We golfed all morning Bob Seger style…Against The Wind! It was cold, but it was a blast. Do you remember a tough weather round of yours?
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Expect widespread frost Saturday morning with many towns falling to 32 or colder. Cover 'em if you want to keep 'em.
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Over half an inch of rain so far in the metro with more on the way. We will trade the rain for a big wind and freezing conditions in the next few days.
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It's like we've fallen off a temperature cliff. And fall lovers are diggin' it. Stays cool for a few with one soggy day on the way.
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Meet Michael…my new WDGY intern for October. He’ll help me play your favorite classic hits every Saturday from Noon-2pm. You’ll like Michael…he’s a real cut up.😅Tune in!!
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What summer song comes to mind? I'm yacht rockin' with Summer Breeze from Seals & Crofts. It's been rolling through my mind all day.
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Chris Shaffer retweeted
⚠️ FLASH FLOOD WARNING for Cass, Clay county until 9/28 10:15PM. TURN AROUND; DON'T DROWN! More: [Link in bio] #mnwx #wiwx
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Chris Shaffer retweeted
⚠️ SEVERE T-STORM WARNING for Cass, Clay county until 9/28 6:15PM. 1"+ hail, 60+ mph winds, and a tornado are possible. Seek sturdy shelter. [Link in bio] #mnwx #wiwx
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Cheers to 2-0…and both division wins. Skol!
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Chris Shaffer retweeted
⚠️ FLASH FLOOD WARNING for Steele, Freeborn, Waseca, Faribault county until 9/19 5:00AM. TURN AROUND; DON'T DROWN! More: wcco.com/weather #mnwx #wiwx
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Chris Shaffer retweeted
⚠️ FLASH FLOOD WARNING for Fillmore county until 9/19 3:45AM. TURN AROUND; DON'T DROWN! More: wcco.com/weather #mnwx #wiwx
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Chris Shaffer retweeted
⚠️ FLASH FLOOD WARNING for Houston county until 9/19 3:00AM. TURN AROUND; DON'T DROWN! More: wcco.com/weather #mnwx #wiwx
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Chris Shaffer retweeted
⚠️ FLASH FLOOD WARNING for Waseca, Freeborn, Faribault, Steele, Blue Earth county until 9/19 1:00AM. TURN AROUND; DON'T DROWN! More: wcco.com/weather #mnwx #wiwx
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Chris Shaffer retweeted
⚠️ FLASH FLOOD WARNING for Fillmore, Mower county until 9/19 1:00AM. TURN AROUND; DON'T DROWN! More: wcco.com/weather #mnwx #wiwx
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Dry to the north...soaker to the south...and healthy rain in the middle (metro). Our Next Weather Alert is targeted at southern MN where localized flooding could occur with several inches of rain possible.
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Chris Shaffer retweeted
NEXT Weather Alert: ⚡️ lightning detected near or over Lake Minnetonka. When thunder roars go indoors, and stay there until 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder. Stay ahead of what's NEXT with Next Weather at wcco.com #mnwx
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We really had to keep the faith today. What a turnaround. Skol Vikings!
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