Duluth, Minnesota – Thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening across the Minnesota Arrowhead and South Shore, bringing potential cloud-to-ground lightning. Residents should remain vigilant and prepared for rapidly changing conditions. Charge your devices now.
According to the National Weather Service Duluth, isolated thunderstorms could develop by later this afternoon. These storms may continue into the evening hours. Cloud-to-ground lightning poses the primary threat. Stay indoors during any lightning activity.
The affected regions include Koochiching, St. Louis, Lake, and Cook counties in Minnesota, along with Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, Iron, Burnett, Washburn, Sawyer, and Price counties in Wisconsin. Drivers on US-53 and I-35 should watch for sudden downpours and reduced visibility. Officials advise avoiding non-essential outdoor activities once storms begin. Secure loose outdoor items.
This marks the first significant thunderstorm potential for parts of the region this June. While severe storms are not expected today, general storms with heavy rain are possible Thursday and Friday. No Skywarn spotter activation is needed for today or tonight.
Warnings remain in effect through tonight. More advisories could follow if conditions change. Monitor local media and weather alerts for updates.
Extended Forecast for Duluth, MN:
- Today (Tuesday, June 10th): Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. A couple of thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening.
- Wednesday, June 11th: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
- Thursday, June 12th: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy, with an east wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Friday, June 13th: A chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
- Saturday, June 14th: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
- Sunday, June 15th: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
