/Issued 4:46 PM CDT, Monday, July 29, 2013/
-Temperature outlook valid for the 1st and 2nd week of August. Quite a large part of the U.S. is forecast to have below average temperatures (blue areas) Warmer than average temperatures are expected (red areas) in much of Florida, parts of the Northwest U.S. and a large part of Western/Northwest Canada into Alaska. (Source, NAEFS model)
Low temperature report for July 29, 2013
Source: National Weather Service Duluth, Minnesota
International Falls, MN: 35F
Embarrass, MN: 35F
12 ENE of Fifield, MN: 36F
Eveleth/Virginia Airport, MN: 37F
Crane Lake, MN: 37F
3 NNW of Cotton, MN: 38F
3 E of Orr, MN: 39F
Cook, MN: 39F
Orr, MN: 39F
3 W of Butternut, WI: 40F
11 SSE of Brule, WI: 40F
3 WNW of Twig, MN: 40F
*RECORD EVENT*
Source: National Weather Service Duluth, Minnesota
Record low temperature at International Falls, Minnesota Today, July 29, 2013. The low temperature was 35 degrees which broke the previous record low of 36 degrees which was set in 2005.
Today’s Weather Summary for Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
Temperatures climbed into the 70s in most of the Northland Today under partly to mostly sunny skies. Winds were out of the south or southwest at 5 to 15 mph.
Forecast Discussion for Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
Short Term Forecast – Confidence: High.
Tonight through Tuesday Night (July 29-30)
A cold front will move out of the Northern Plains and into the Upper Midwest this period. Southerly winds ahead of this front will result in some moisture advection with dew points getting into the 50s and 60s on Tuesday. Expect some scattered showers over our area Tonight and Tomorrow Morning with some additional showers developing Tomorrow Night. Not much instability available for convection through this period with CAPE generally less than 1000 j/kg with Lifted Indices around 0 to -2C. Isolated thunderstorms could develop mainly Tomorrow Night, but severe weather isn’t expected due to a weak low level jet and the marginal amounts of instability. Lows Tonight and Tuesday Night will be in the 50s and 60s with highs on Tuesday in the 70s. Winds during this period will be out of the south, west or east at 10 to 15 mph.
Extended Forecast – Confidence: High.
Wednesday through Friday (July 31-August 2)
Some showers are possible on Wednesday as a cold front continues on it’s journey through the Northland. Thursday and Friday are looking mainly dry at this time, but Thursday PM could feature a few spotty showers as a weak disturbance passes through the area. Highs on Wednesday will mainly be in the 70s. Highs Thursday and Friday will be in the 60s and 70s. Lows Wednesday Night and Thursday Night will be in the 40s and 50s.
Long Range Forecast – Confidence: High.
(August 3-8)
Near to below average temperatures are forecast through this period with mainly dry conditions the way it looks now.
5 DAY FORECAST FOR DULUTH/SUPERIOR
.Tonight… Partly to mostly cloudy. Showers possible at times, mainly after Midnight. Low 55 to 60. Wind south to southeast at 5 to 15 mph.
.Tuesday… Showers possible at times, mainly during the Morning. Partly to mostly cloudy. High 72 to 77. Wind southwest at 10 to 15 mph.
.Tuesday Night… Partly to mostly cloudy. Showers possible, mainly after Midnight. Low 55 to 60. Wind southwest at 5 to 15 mph.
.Wednesday… Showers possible. Considerable cloudiness. High 70 to 75.
.Wednesday Night… Partly cloudy. Low 50 to 55.
.Thursday… Partly sunny. High 70 to 75.
.Thursday Night… Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 50 to 55.
.Friday… Partly sunny. High 70 to 75.
Normal temperatures for Tomorrow
High: 77
Low: 56
Sunrise Tuesday: 5:46 AM CDT
Sunset Tuesday: 8:43 PM CDT
Tim
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