Tag: heat
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High Instability Sunday, but Cap Could Delay or Limit Storm Development
Scattered intense thunderstorms are possible in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin from Sunday into Sunday night. This threat is driven by strong mid and upper-level winds, high instability (CAPE), and steep mid-level lapse rates between 7 and 8.5 C/km across the Northland. Ample moisture will also be available, with dew…
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Low Overnight Storm Chances Tonight, Then a Remarkable 597–600 dam Ridge Builds Into the Northland Early Next Week
While chances are low, some model runs today suggest showers and thunderstorms could form over far northern Minnesota or southern Ontario tonight. If they do develop, they’d likely track southeast early Sunday morning. There’s plenty of instability and moisture in the air to support storms but rising heights from a…
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Major Heat Wave Builds Sunday–Monday, With International Falls Possibly Nearing 100° for the First Time Since 1923
According to the data I’ve seen, the last time International Falls, Minnesota reached at least 100 degrees was July 22, 1923. Now, there’s a chance it could get close to 100 degrees again this Sunday and Monday. High temperatures are expected to be in the 80s to low 90s on…
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Northland Forecast: Storm Chances Friday, Then Intense Heat Builds
A northwest flow aloft, paired with some lingering moisture and instability over the Northland, along with a boundary moving in from the northwest, looks like it could spark a few showers and thunderstorms Friday afternoon into the evening. While severe weather doesn’t seem likely right now, that could change in…
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Northern Minnesota Severe Thunderstorm Watch, More Rain Possible Midweek
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 9 PM tonight for northern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. The main threats include scattered damaging wind gusts between 60 and 75 mph, large hail measuring 1 to 2 inches in diameter (about the size of a quarter to a hen’s egg),…
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Hot, Muggy Air Takes Over Next Week With Severe Storm Potential
A hot, muggy airmass is set to settle over the Northland next week, with several days of tropical-like dew points between 65 and 75 degrees. Highs are expected to reach the 80s across much of the region, with a few days possibly climbing into the 90s depending on cloud cover…
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Warm, muggy, and potentially stormy at times.
6:55 PM Saturday, August 24, 2024 Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude to mmirtica for becoming the first paid subscriber to my blog. Thank you! I’m keeping an eye on the potential for some strong to severe thunderstorms which could impact parts of the Northland between Sunday night…