4:24 PM Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Another cool night is expected as temperatures are set to drop into the 40s and 50s across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
Starting Thursday, temperatures are expected to rise, reaching the mid-70s to around 80 degrees. This warm spell is predicted to persist through the weekend, accompanied by rising humidity levels as dew points approach, and may even exceed, the 60-degree mark from Friday into Saturday.
The Northland will experience dry conditions until Friday morning. However, there is a possibility of a few showers in northern Minnesota by Friday afternoon and evening. On Saturday, the likelihood of isolated to scattered showers and some thunderstorms increases as a cold front moves southward from Ontario.
Note: It appears that Duluth and Superior will remain dry through Saturday morning, with the forecast indicating a possibility of showers and a few thunderstorms Saturday afternoon.
The region is experiencing a pleasant mid-July afternoon with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the low 70s in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
This afternoon, temperatures were approximately 5 to 10 degrees below the usual range.
Today, numerous clouds are drifting south-southeast over the Northland, influenced by an upper-level trough and the movement of cooler air.
Goes-16 visible satellite loop ends 3:36 PM CT Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
This month, the average temperatures in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin have been slightly above normal, with an increase of approximately +1 to +2 degrees.
Average temperatures and deviations from the norm for July 2024 (up to the 16th)
Brainerd, MN: 70.8 degrees, +1.2 degrees above normal
Duluth, MN: 68.4 degrees, +2.0 degrees above normal
Ashland, WI: 67.6 degrees, +1.4 degrees above normal
International Falls, MN: 66.7 degrees, +2.1 degrees above normal
Hibbing, MN: 64.6 degrees, +1.3 degrees above normal
The highest temperatures recorded this month.
Ashland: 90 on the 14th
Duluth: 87 on the 14th
Brainerd: 87 on the 14th
International Falls: 86 on the 12th and 11th
Hibbing: 84 on the 12th and 11th
Thanks for reading!
Tim
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