Tag: hail
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🌬️ Pattern Change Possible This Weekend into Next Week; 🌧️ Occasional Showers and Storms but Low Confidence in Widespread Rain
A pattern change could occur this weekend into next week, potentially bringing more persistent southwesterly winds aloft across the Upper Midwest. This is notable, as much of the summer has been dominated by a generally northwest flow aloft. It remains uncertain whether this will result in a wetter pattern for…
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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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🌦️ 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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🌦️ 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…
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🌧️🌩️ Scattered Storms Continue This Evening; ⚡🧊 Isolated Severe Threats with Quarter-Size Hail and Winds Up to 60 mph
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue across the Northland through this evening, progressing southeastward. These storms may produce brief periods of heavy rainfall, with isolated strong to severe thunderstorms possible. The primary hazards include hail up to half-dollar size (1.25″ in diameter) and wind gusts approaching 60 mph.…
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⚡ Morning Showers Then a Conditional Severe Threat Thursday Afternoon and Evening
There’s a chance of rain in the Northland on Thursday as a low-pressure system moves east-southeast from northern North Dakota, resembling a mid-August clipper. This system is expected to bring two rounds of precipitation. The first will occur during the morning and early afternoon, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms…