Tag: Lake Superior
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Thursday Rebound: Partial Sun, 60s, and Northwest Breezes
After a wet and chilly Wednesday, the Northland’s weather will improve a bit on Thursday, with some partial sunshine breaking through during the day. Temperatures will climb into the 60s—still below normal for mid-June, but warmer than Wednesday. Winds will shift to the northwest, with gusts between 15 and 25…
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Strong Mid‑June Low Tracks Across the Upper Midwest on Wednesday
A strong low-pressure system, with readings near 987 to 990mb (29.15 to 29.23 inches), is set to move east-southeast from eastern South Dakota on Wednesday. Much like a wintertime clipper, it will bring impressive jet dynamics and strong lift as it moves across the upper Midwest. Some rain is expected…
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Weather Forecast: Showers and Temperature Trends
Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms have been drifting east-southeast across the Northland this afternoon, bringing gusty winds of about 30-45 mph, brief downpours, and the occasional small hail under half an inch in diameter. Luckily, severe weather hasn’t developed in our area today, thanks to the limited instability and…
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Strong Storms Possible in the Northland late Tonight and Wednesday
One of the most favorable setups for strong and severe thunderstorms in the Northland this spring is expected to arrive on Wednesday. A strong mid- and upper-level trough will quickly move northeast out of the northern Plains, with strong divergence and southwest winds aloft creating plenty of lift in the…
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A few chances of rain this week, with warm and humid conditions inland and cooler temperatures near the lake.
A disturbance moving north from the central Plains, along with some lift and increasing moisture—bringing precipitable water up to 1.50 to 1.90 inches—will likely bring rain to northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin late tonight into Monday. With the added moisture, some downours are possible, and while an isolated thunderstorm could…
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Northland Weather: Rain Chances and Temperature Trends
Two cold fronts will sweep across the Northland by Friday. The first arrives Thursday, moving slowly as it pushes east from western Minnesota in the morning and exits to the east by Friday morning. Hot on its heels, a second cold front will pass through the area later on Friday.…
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Birch Bay Fire Update and Upcoming Weather Trends
Rain chances will remain highest west of the Northland tonight and throughout most of Wednesday. By Wednesday night, the western parts of the region might get some showers or a few thunderstorms. However, any rain making its way toward northeast Minnesota and the Twin Ports by early Thursday morning will…