/Issued 6:54 PM CDT, Wednesday, June 10, 2015/
A major rain event is heading to Southern Minnesota and all but Northern portions of Wisconsin from late Tonight through early Friday morning. The map below is the 4km NAM (18z run) rainfall forecast for Thursday and early Friday. Widespread 2-4″ rain totals are expected but heavier totals of 4-8″ are certainly possible! This particular model/run even has some 10″ rain totals in Central Nebraska! Incredible! Source, College of Dupage website.
The dark green areas on this map are flash flood watches. Source, National Weather Service
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High temperature report for June 9, 2015
Source: National Weather Service Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, MN: 84F
International Falls, MN: 82F
Brainerd, MN: 88F
Hibbing, MN: 85F
Ashland, WI: 83F
Hayward, WI: 83F
Two Harbors, MN: 82F
Orr, MN: 82F
Cook, MN: 82F
Eveleth, MN: 82F
Grand Rapids, MN: 84F
Longville, MN: 86F
Pine River, MN: 88F
Aitkin, MN: 86F
Moose Lake, MN: 84F
Hinckley, MN: 84F
Walker, MN: 86F
Superior, WI: 85F
Siren, WI: 86F
Phillips, WI: 80F
7 NW of Brainerd, MN: 87F
Cass Lake, MN: 89F
Floodwood, MN: 84F
Hurley, WI: 80F
Gordon, WI: 85F
Weather Summary for June 10, 2015
Location: Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
A pleasant late spring day under a partly to mostly sunny sky. High temperatures were mainly in the 70s with northwest winds at 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts. Low pressure which passed through the region 24 hours ago has moved into Western Quebec early this evening while another system takes shape over the Rockies.
Forecast Discussion for Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
Short Term Forecast – Confidence: High.
Tonight (June 10)
An area of high pressure will pass through the Northland Tonight while low pressure heads out into the Central Plains. Partly to mostly cloudy skies will cover the area Tonight with lows in the 40s and 50s. North or northwest winds will turn to the northeast during the night.
Thursday and Thursday Night (June 11)
Low pressure tracks northeast out of the Central Plains during this period — This system will produce a significant amount of rain over the South half of Minnesota into Central and Eastern Wisconsin. Some rain might extend as far north as Southern portions of the Northland as well but the heaviest rain looks like it will remain south of our area.
Partly to mostly cloudy skies are forecast this period with the best chance at partly cloudy conditions found in Northern Minnesota. Highs Tomorrow will be in the 60s and 70s with the warmest temperatures in Northern Minnesota. Lows Thursday Night will be in the 40s and 50s. Winds will be out of the north or east at 10 to 20 mph.
Extended Forecast – Confidence: Medium to High.
Friday through Sunday (June 12-14)
Some rain could linger into Friday Morning over Southern portions of Northwest Wisconsin otherwise things are looking mainly dry across the Northland for Friday and Saturday and possibly on Sunday too, but a few showers can’t be ruled out in parts of the area by late this weekend.
Daytime highs will top out in the 60s and 70s from Friday through Sunday with lows Friday Night and Saturday Night in the 40s and 50s.
Note: Easterly wind returns near Lake Superior from Thursday through the weekend so it will be cooler near Lake Superior.
Long Range Forecast – Confidence: Medium to High.
(June 15-20)
A chance for showers or thunderstorms toward the 18th-20th time frame, before that things are looking relatively quiet in our area. Near to below average temperatures are forecast from the 15th-20th.
5 DAY FORECAST FOR DULUTH AND SUPERIOR
.Tonight… Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 50 to 55. Wind north to northwest at 10 to 20 mph becoming northeast late.
.Thursday… Considerable cloudiness. High 65 to 70 but cooler near Lake Superior. Wind east at 10 to 20 mph.
.Thursday Night… Mostly cloudy. Low 45 to 50. Wind east to northeast at 15 to 25 mph.
.Friday… Partly sunny. High 65 to 70 but cooler near Lake Superior.
.Friday Night… Partly cloudy. Low 45 to 50.
.Saturday… Partly cloudy. High 69 to 74 but cooler near Lake Superior.
.Saturday Night… Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 47 to 52.
.Sunday… Partly to mostly cloudy. High 68 to 73 but cooler near Lake Superior.
Normal temperatures for Thursday
High: 70
Low: 48
Sunrise Thursday: 5:14 AM CDT
Sunset Thursday: 9:02 PM CDT
Tim
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