Month: August 2026
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Northland Storms: Hail, Funnel Clouds and Heavy Rain – Aug. 25
Today, the Northland saw scattered showers and thunderstorms, featuring hail from quarter- to half-dollar size, isolated funnel clouds, and localized wind damage in Duluth’s Morgan Park area. Local Storm Reports – August 25, 2026 7:32 PM: Funnel Cloud. 6 SW Webb Lake, WI (Burnett County). Funnel over County C and…
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🌦️ Another Uneven Rain Event: Some Areas Soak, Others Miss Out
There’s another opportunity for rain in the Northland from late tonight through Tuesday evening, though, as we’ve seen this summer, some areas will receive more rain than others. Rainfall totals are anticipated to vary through Tuesday evening, ranging from approximately 0.05 inches to as much as one inch in locations…
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Hints of Fall: Monday Begins in the Mid–Upper 30s
More locations across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin experienced temperatures in the mid to upper 30s Monday morning, with a few areas possibly seeing patchy frost. Hog Creek and Seagull Lake, MN recorded the coldest readings at a crisp 34 degrees. Note: Normal lows in our area on August 24…
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🌦️ Tuesday Brings Hit‑or‑Miss Rain and Thunderstorms
Rain chances return to the Northland on Tuesday, though coverage will be scattered, meaning some areas will see rain while others remain dry. This system is driven by a cold front and a low-pressure area tracking from Manitoba into Ontario, along with a mid- to upper-level low and trough moving…
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Northland Drought Deepens: Severe to Extreme Conditions and a 16.43″ Deficit in Duluth
The main focus moving forward is the persistent drought affecting much of the Northland, particularly northwest Wisconsin, east-central Minnesota, and the Twin Ports region extending west to the Brainerd Lakes. All of northeast Minnesota and much of northwest Wisconsin is experiencing severe drought, classified as level 2, while some areas…
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August 23, 2026: Northland Low Temperature Reports Below 40°F
This morning brought a crisp start across the Northland, with temperatures dipping into the mid-30s to around 40 degrees. Hog Creek, MN, recorded the lowest temperature at 35 degrees. Sunday Morning Low Temperature Reports – August 23, 2026 In International Falls, MN, August typically brings just 2 days with lows…
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🌦️ A Few Gusty Showers and Isolated Thunder Tonight; Thursday’s Storms Delivered Large Hail
Thursday’s cold front has moved well southeast of the Northland, but a secondary front is closely following from northern Minnesota this afternoon. It will continue moving southeast across the region this evening, bringing a few gusty showers and isolated thunderstorms. While severe weather is not expected, wind gusts could reach…