Duluth, MN – Residents should prepare for a turbulent start to the workweek as strong thunderstorms are expected to move across the region Monday. The likelihood of showers and thunderstorms will increase throughout the day, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall and gusty winds that could complicate travel on local roads like Interstate 35 and Highway 53.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, the chance of precipitation for Monday stands at 90%, with thunderstorms becoming likely after 1 p.m. New rainfall amounts could measure between a half and three-quarters of an inch. Winds are predicted to shift from the east to the southwest, reaching speeds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.
The unsettled pattern continues into Monday night with more showers and a possible thunderstorm before 1 a.m. Tuesday morning brings a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1 p.m., followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 76. Conditions are expected to improve slightly by midweek.
Wednesday offers mostly sunny skies, although a chance of showers and thunderstorms returns after 1 a.m. Looking ahead to the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, the day will be partly sunny with a high near 72 degrees, though a slight chance of showers remains in the afternoon. The week concludes with a similar pattern of partly sunny skies and a chance of showers on Friday, with a high near 72. Warnings for the stormy conditions remain in effect, and residents should monitor local alerts.
