A southwest gale is expected to hit Lake Superior on Sunday, creating the largest waves northeast of Duluth Harbor. Nearshore waters could see waves between 6 and 11 feet, while farther out on the lake, some waves may reach up to 14 feet.
A windy system is set to impact the Northland on Sunday, fueled by a strong low-pressure area (below 990mb) moving northeast from western Manitoba. Upper-level winds exceeding 150 knots (around 170 to 195 mph) will accompany this system on its southern side.
Low-level winds will pick up on Sunday, with southwesterly gusts increasing throughout the day, reaching speeds of 20 to 40 mph across much of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
When it comes to precipitation, this system isn’t expected to bring much, though a few showers could pop up, particularly on Sunday afternoon.
A strong low-pressure system to the northwest and high pressure to the south will create a tight pressure gradient over the northern Plains and upper Midwest, bringing windy conditions on Sunday.
…Looking Ahead…
A fast-moving system is expected to pass through the upper Midwest on Tuesday, but it’s unlikely to bring much precipitation.
Later in the week, a stronger system might develop over the upper Midwest and Great Lakes. However, computer models show considerable uncertainty regarding its timing, track, and potential precipitation type—if any. There could be rain or possibly some snow in parts of the Northland between Friday and early Sunday (November 7-9). Stay tuned for updates.
The setup for later next week indicates a trough forming over the northern Plains, with potential low-pressure development near it. Definitely something to keep an eye on in the coming days.
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