Duluth, MN – Rainy and cool conditions are expected to sweep across Minnesota and Wisconsin as the week progresses, with showers beginning on Thursday and persisting through Friday. Thursday will bring widespread rainfall, breezy winds, and a chance for locally heavy rain, particularly in the afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service in Duluth has indicated a 5% chance of heavy rainfall leading to elevated water levels in streams and minor flooding on roadways. Though severe weather is not expected, a few strong thunderstorms could develop in northwest Wisconsin and east-central Minnesota.
According to the National Weather Service, easterly winds will increase to 20-25 knots over western Lake Superior by Thursday morning, creating hazardous conditions for small craft as wave heights rise to four feet. The rain will linger into Friday, with a 20% chance of thunderstorms expected. Friday’s conditions will remain cool, with cloudy skies dominating the region.
As the weekend approaches, the weather is set to improve. Saturday is forecast to be mostly sunny, with temperatures warming to near-normal for mid-August, reaching the upper 70s to low 80s. Sunday will maintain this mild and pleasant trend, with sunny skies and comfortable temperatures in the upper 70s. Overall, while the latter part of the workweek may be damp, the weekend is shaping up to be a fine time to enjoy the outdoors across the Northland.
