Category: thunderstorms
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Weekend Weather Outlook for Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
As expected, temperatures were cooler in the Northland today, especially near Lake Superior, where a northeasterly breeze kept highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s—pretty close to normal for late September. This Friday afternoon, temperatures near Lake Superior were about 15 to 20 degrees cooler compared to Thursday afternoon.…
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Warm Front Brings Scattered Storms and Rain to Northland
A warm front will linger over the Northland tonight and into Tuesday. Southerly winds will bring warm air and moisture near the front, accompanied by a strong southwesterly low-level jet of 30 to 45 knots. This, along with lift near the boundary, steep mid-level lapse rates, and increased elevated instability…
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Forecast: Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Possible Late Monday-early Tuesday
Before Monday arrives, we have one more cool night ahead, with patchy frost possible in parts of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin, especially inland from Lake Superior. Tonight’s lows will be in the 30s and 40s, but record-breaking cold is not expected, unlike the past few nights. Showers and thunderstorms…
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Upcoming Weather: Showers and Cooler Temperatures in Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
A strong cold front is set to move southeast across the Northland on Tuesday, bringing scattered showers and a few thunderstorms to northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. While severe thunderstorms aren’t expected, some storms may bring heavy downpours, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and small hail less than 1…
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Temperature and Rainfall Trends in Summer 2025
Meteorological summer 2025, spanning from June 1 to August 31, has come to an end, so let’s review how this summer turned out. Average temperatures in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin were near normal, staying within a degree above or below the usual range. Take a look at the temperature anomalies…
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Weather Forecast: Scattered Showers and a few Thunderstorms on Wednesday
Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are expected in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin on Wednesday, continuing into the evening as a cold front moves south from Ontario. Widespread rain is unlikely with this upcoming front, but scattered showers are expected, with some areas experiencing brief heavier downpours. According to…
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Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Forecast for Wednesday
A cold front is expected to move south from Ontario on Wednesday, sweeping through northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin from north to south during the afternoon and evening. This front seems to have decent lift, supported by dual jet streaks to the north and south. However, moisture could be a…