Duluth, MN – A stretch of unsettled weather will move into the region late Wednesday, bringing showers and a significant chance for thunderstorms that will define the Juneteenth holiday and the upcoming weekend. Residents should prepare for disruptions to outdoor activities as multiple rounds of rain are expected. The pattern begins with a calm, partly sunny Wednesday before conditions change overnight.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, a 30 percent chance of showers will develop after 1 a.m. Wednesday night. The probability for precipitation increases significantly for Juneteenth, with a 60 percent chance of showers before 10 a.m. followed by likely showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. These conditions will create a damp and potentially stormy holiday across the area.
Holiday plans for Thursday could be affected by the timing of the storms. Along with the rain, temperatures will reach a high near 72 degrees, with southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph gusting as high as 15 mph. Residents are advised to monitor weather updates and have indoor alternatives for any Juneteenth gatherings. The wet weather is not a brief event, as the chance for showers and thunderstorms persists straight through Friday and into the weekend.
The unsettled pattern continues into early next week, with breezy conditions and daily chances for showers. Friday’s high will be cooler, near 64, but temperatures rebound to 70 by Saturday and the upper 70s on Sunday. Wind gusts could reach up to 25 mph on Sunday, adding to the dynamic conditions. Warnings and advisories may be issued as the week progresses.
Here is a look at the five-day outlook for Duluth:
- WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny. High: 76°F.
- THURSDAY (JUNETEENTH): Mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High: 72°F.
- FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. High: 64°F.
- SATURDAY: Partly sunny and breezy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. High: 70°F.
- SUNDAY: Partly cloudy and breezy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. High: 77°F.
