/Issued 4:53 PM CDT, Sunday, August 23, 2015/
Infrared satellite image from late this afternoon. Source, http://weather.cod.edu/forecast/
A strong area of low pressure sitting north of Minnesota today will move slowly off to the east through Monday night. Gusty northwest winds and unseasonably cool temperatures along with lingering clouds and spits of drizzle/light rain will persist into Monday. A real taste of early fall like weather around here.
Rainfall estimate map from August 22-23, 2015 ending at 7 AM CDT today. Source, WSI. Note: See text reports below.
Rainfall report for August 22-23, 2015
Source: National Weather Service Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, MN: 0.69″
Brainerd, MN: 0.14″
Hibbing, MN: 0.17″
Ashland, WI: 0.15″
Hayward, WI: 0.55″
7 NW of Brainerd, MN: 0.37″
Bruno, MN: 0.81″
12 N of Isle, MN: 0.72″
3 E of Wright, MN: 1.42″
12 N of Grand Rapids, MN: 0.20″
Togo, MN: 0.32″
Cook, MN: 0.50″
Duluth, MN (National Weather Service) 0.69″
Embarrass, MN: 0.54″
4 E of Island Lake, MN: 0.96″
2 S of Tower, MN: 0.60″
Butternut, WI: 0.28″
1 WSW of Saxon, WI: 0.21″
4 W of Clam Lake, WI: 0.28″
9 SE of Webster, WI: 1.51″
Storm reports map for August 22, 2015. Source, Storm Prediction Center.
Blue dots=Damaging wind reports
Green dots=Large hail reports
No tornadoes anywhere in the Plains or Upper Midwest on Saturday despite quite a few tornado watches, an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms along with a rather large 10% area that was outlined for tornadoes from Minnesota to Iowa.
Local Storm Reports for August 22, 2015
Source: National Weather Service Duluth, Minnesota
*6:20 PM CDT: 0.50″ HAIL. 2 SE of Grand Rapids, MN (Itasca County)
*7:21 PM CDT: 0.25″ HAIL. 12 S of Aitkin, MN (Aitkin County)
Temperature and precipitation report for Duluth, MN – Airport location
August 16-22, 2015
High temperatures:
8/16: 85 F/10 degrees above normal
8/17: 73 F/1 degree below normal
8/18: 67 F/7 degrees below normal
8/19: 62 F/12 degrees below normal
8/20: 66 F/8 degrees below normal
8/21: 76 F/2 degrees above normal
8/22: 77 F/4 degrees above normal
Low temperatures:
8/16: 62 F/7 degrees above normal
8/17: 57 F/2 degrees above normal
8/18: 51 F/4 degrees below normal
8/19: 52 F/2 degrees below normal
8/20: 50 F/4 degrees below normal
8/21: 50 F/4 degrees below normal
8/22: 63 F/9 degrees above normal
Total precipitation: 2.00″
Normal: 1.00″
Departure: +1.00″ above normal
Last week’s temperature departure map. Source, Midwest Regional Climate Center.
Last week’s precipitation departure map. Source, Midwest Regional Climate Center. Note: The Twin Ports vicinity saw precipitation totals 200-300% above what we typically see during the August 16-22 time frame — Way above average!
Tonight’s low temperature forecast. Source, National Weather Service.
Monday’s high temperature forecast. Source, National Weather Service.
Weather Summary for Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
Date: August 23, 2015
Deep low pressure of 998mb was over Northern Ontario late this afternoon. Strong west to southwest winds were occurring south of this low today with wind speeds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Cyclonic flow around the Ontario low led to a fairly cloudy day over the Northland with some passing showers and areas of drizzle to boot. High temperatures were only in the mid 50s to low 60s today which is well below average for late August.
Gale warning information statement: http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=mqt&wwa=gale%20warning
Forecast Discussion for Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
Short Term Forecast – Confidence: High.
Tonight through Monday Night (August 23-24)
Low pressure moves slowly east through Ontario during this period. Mostly cloudy skies along with some passing showers and drizzle will remain over the Northland tonight with still a chance for a few showers on Monday before dry weather returns Monday night. Gonna be a cool one as 850mb temperatures fall to between +2 to +6C through tomorrow, a few locations up in far Northern Minnesota could even have H85 temperatures down to 0C for a time on Monday which is unseasonably cool for this time of year.
Low temperatures tonight and Monday night will be in the 40s to lower 50s with winds turning to the northwest at 15 to 25 mph. Highs on Monday will be in the 50s to lower 60s but 40s could linger all day long in far Northeast Minnesota. Lows Monday night will be in the 40s to lower 50s. Northwest winds are expected Monday and Monday night at 10 to 20 mph with occasional higher gusts.
Extended Forecast – Confidence: High.
Tuesday through Thursday (August 25-27)
Mainly dry during this period. High temperatures are forecast to be in the 50s and 60s on Tuesday with a few 70s possible in Southwest portions of the area. Lows Tuesday night will be in the 40s to low 50s. Highs on Wednesday will be in the 60s and 70s with lows Wednesday night in the 40s and 50s. Highs on Thursday will mainly be in the 70s. High pressure will control our weather Tuesday with this high moving off to the east for Wednesday and Thursday — A slow warming trend will begin by midweek.
Long Range Forecast – Confidence: Medium.
(August 28-September 2)
Near to above average temperatures are expected from the 28th of August thru 2nd of September. Could be dealing with some showers on Friday (28th) and then possibly a few showers or thunderstorms during the 29th-31st.
5 DAY FORECAST FOR DULUTH AND SUPERIOR
.Tonight… Windy. Mostly cloudy. Drizzle or light rain showers possible. Low 46 to 51. Wind west to northwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts possible.
.Monday… Breezy. Considerable cloudiness. Patchy drizzle possible. High 55 to 60. Wind northwest at 15 to 25 mph.
.Monday night… Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 45 to 50. Wind northwest at 10 to 20 mph.
.Tuesday… Partly sunny. High 62 to 67.
.Tuesday night… Mostly clear. Low 45 to 50.
.Wednesday… Partly cloudy. High 67 to 72.
.Wednesday night… Partly cloudy. Low 48 to 53.
.Thursday… Partly sunny. High 70 to 75.
Normal temperatures for Sunday
High: 73
Low: 54
Sunrise Monday: 6:18 AM CDT
Sunset Monday: 8:04 PM CDT
Tim
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