6:47 PM Saturday, May 4, 2024
Following a wet Saturday, we anticipate drier conditions and warmer temperatures for Sunday and Monday, with the likelihood of rain increasing again by Tuesday.
Note: Duluth has experienced a minimum of 0.01 inch of precipitation over nine consecutive days from April 26 to May 4. The likelihood is high that this sequence will conclude on Sunday.
The forecast for Sunday predicts high temperatures ranging from the low to mid-60s, accompanied by some sunshine and west winds under 20 mph. Monday is expected to be even warmer, with temperatures reaching the upper 60s to low 70s. However, an easterly wind will bring cooler conditions (40s) to areas near Lake Superior.
A brief line of showers, accompanied by heavier downpours, passed through the Twin Ports at approximately 4:30 PM today.
Radar loop ends around 4:48 PM Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Rainfall Reports from Friday night-Saturday, May 3-4, 2024, as of 6:17 PM Saturday
Source: MesoWest
McGregor, MN: 0.61″
Saginaw, MN: 0.56″
Brainerd, MN: 0.53″
Hermantown, MN: 0.52″
Isabella, MN: 0.47″
Winton, MN: 0.41″
Aurora, MN: 0.41″
Spooner, WI: 0.41″
Hill City, MN: 0.38″
Duluth Airport: 0.37″
Washburn, WI: 0.37″
Webb Lake, WI: 0.33″
Hibbing, MN: 0.31″
Siren, WI: 0.31″
Hayward, WI: 0.29″
Danbury, WI: 0.28″
Moose Lake, MN: 0.28″
Superior Airport: 0.27″
French River, MN: 0.27″
Minong, WI: 0.26″
Ely, MN: 0.24″
Poplar, WI: 0.23″
Duluth Sky Harbor Airport: 0.22″
Eveleth-Virginia, MN: 0.22″
Keewatin, MN: 0.22″
Nashwauk, MN: 0.22″
Grand Rapids, MN: 0.20″
Two Harbors, MN: 0.19″
Clam Lake, WI: 0.14″
Cable, WI: 0.14″
Ashland, WI: 0.12″
Bay of Grand Marais, MN: 0.11″
Hinckley, MN: 0.11″
Cass Lake, MN: 0.10″
Winter, WI: 0.10″
Deer River, MN: 0.08″
Bigfork, MN: 0.06″
Glidden, WI: 0.05″
Orr, MN: 0.04″
Northome, MN: 0.03″
Looking ahead, next week’s forecast indicates a strong and slow-moving upper trough over the northern Plains. This system is expected to move south/eastward in the middle to latter part of the week, influenced by a ridge positioned over central Canada.
The expected rainfall in the Northland for next week remains uncertain, with computer models showing varying predictions on the trajectory of the system post-Tuesday.
The map below displays potential rain totals for next Tuesday as predicted by the NWS Blend of Models, though these amounts may vary in the coming days.
Several weather systems continue to traverse the US today, contributing to an active spring pattern.
The primary system is currently advancing into the western United States; however, there are at least two other notable systems: one traversing the upper Great Lakes and another over the southern Plains.
Goes-16 infrared satellite loop from Saturday, May 4, 2024. Loop time ends 5:45 PM CT.
Today, severe thunderstorms are affecting areas of Texas and the Midwest, with a tornado watch and a severe thunderstorm watch in place for southeast New Mexico and parts of west and central Texas until late evening.
On Friday, there were approximately twelve tornado reports across the central and southern Plains, accompanied by numerous instances of large hail and damaging winds. Additionally, there was a report of hail with a 4-inch diameter, comparable to the size of a grapefruit, in West Texas.
Thanks for reading!
Tim