Tag: north shore
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Rain and Wind: Gales on Lake Superior; Colder temps arrive Wednesday
5:50 PM Monday, November 18, 2024 A potent low-pressure area situated southwest of Concordia, KS, late this afternoon is forecasted to move north-northeast into northern Minnesota by Tuesday afternoon. The surface low has been intensifying, with the latest pressure dropping to 983mb/29.03 inches as of 5 PM today. However, it…
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Peak Wind Gusts: November 10-11, 2024
12:37 PM Monday, November 11, 2024 Very strong winds affected northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin early this morning. This was especially true along the North Shore and Arrowhead. Wind gusts near 70 mph were reported in Silver Bay and at the Bay of Grand Marais. Wind gusts topped 50 mph…
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Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Expected for the North Shore
12:03 PM Sunday, November 10, 2024 -A Wind Advisory will be in effect for the North Shore of Lake Superior, including Duluth, on Monday morning. Expect northwest winds with gusts ranging from 35 to 55 mph in the advisory area. The strong winds may cause tree limbs to fall and…
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Minnesota and Wisconsin Drought Update: November 7,2024
6:00 PM Thursday, November 7, 2024 Drought persists in Minnesota and Wisconsin, yet there has been some improvement, with a reduction in the severity of drought conditions reported in this week’s drought monitor. Minnesota Severe drought now affects 46% of the state, a decrease from 51% the previous week. Currently,…
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Severe Drought Spreads in Minnesota and Wisconsin
4:35 PM Thursday, October 10, 2024 The drought is intensifying and spreading throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Latest drought monitor as of October 8, 2024. Minnesota Severe drought conditions now affect 19% of the state, a significant increase from 0% in the previous week. The state is currently experiencing Moderate Drought…
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Weather Update: Wind Advisory and Cool Temperatures Ahead
7:25 PM Saturday, October 5, 2024 Here’s what I’m watching Strong winds are expected tonight and Sunday, with a wind advisory issued for parts of northeast Minnesota. Wind gusts up to 45 mph are anticipated in the wind advisory areas tonight and into Sunday, with these strong winds affecting the…
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More flood reports and final rainfall totals from June 18-19
2:00 PM Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Heavy rain was widespread across the Northland from Tuesday into early Wednesday morning. Several areas in northeast Minnesota recorded more than 7 inches of rain on Tuesday, with the highest reported amount being 7.60 inches, 9 miles northwest of Tower, Minnesota. Significant flooding occurred…