/Issued 9:52 PM CDT, Saturday, September 20, 2014/
Weather Summary for September 20, 2014
Location: Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
High temperatures were in the 60s and low 70s Today which is near to slightly warmer than average for late September. Clouds early in the day gave way to a few hours of sun before more clouds moved in during the Afternoon…These clouds were associated with a potent disturbance which moved SE out of the Northern Plains. Strong jet stream winds and very good forcing with that disturbance led to an area of rain and scattered thunderstorms which moved west-east across the Northland late This Afternoon. A few of the storms late This Afternoon produced damaging winds across Crow Wing County, however, the majority of the severe weather ended up being farther south – generally south of Interstate 94. Note: Storm reports from Today will be included in Sunday’s blog post.
Forecast Discussion for NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin
Short Term Forecast – Confidence: High.
Rest of Tonight (September 20)
Rain will continue to affect portions of the Northland Overnight as a strong disturbance tracks east/southeast during the rest of the night. Mostly cloudy skies will continue with lows in the 40s and 50s. Winds will be out of the north or northwest at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday and Sunday Night (September 21)
Some light rain or drizzle could linger Sunday Morning in parts of the area under overcast skies…We should eventually see skies clear from NW-SE during Sunday Afternoon with mostly clear skies by Sunday Night. Highs Tomorrow will be in the 50s and 60s with lows Tomorrow Night in the 30s and 40s. Northwest or west winds are expected this period at 10 to 20 mph.
Extended Forecast – Confidence: High.
Monday through Wednesday (September 22-24)
Monday and Tuesday look pretty nice with highs in the 60s and 70s both days along with dry conditions. Lows Monday Night and Tuesday Night are forecast to be in the 40s and 50s. A few showers are possible on Wednesday as an upper level disturbance approaches from the southwest. Highs on Wednesday will mainly be in the 60s.
Long Range Forecast – Confidence: High.
(September 25-30)
Temperatures during this period are forecast to be near to a little bit above average. Small threat for showers on Thursday (25th) Another chance for some showers toward the 29th-30th.
5 DAY FORECAST FOR DULUTH AND SUPERIOR
.Rest of Tonight… Rain and drizzle. Mostly cloudy. Low 48 to 53. Wind north to northwest at 10 to 20 mph.
.Sunday… Light rain or drizzle possible early under mostly cloudy skies. Becoming partly to mostly sunny during the Afternoon. High 60 to 65. Wind northwest at 10 to 20 mph.
.Sunday Night… Partly cloudy. Low 40 to 45. Wind west at 10 to 15 mph.
.Monday… Mostly sunny. High 68 to 73.
.Monday Night… Partly cloudy. Low 45 to 50.
.Tuesday… Partly cloudy. High 70 to 75.
.Tuesday Night… Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 50 to 55.
.Wednesday… A few showers possible. High 62 to 67.
Normal temperatures for Tomorrow
High: 63
Low: 44
Sunrise Sunday: 6:54 AM CDT
Sunset Sunday: 7:08 PM CDT
Tim