Duluth, Minnesota – A significant weather shift brings the threat of severe thunderstorms to northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin on Monday, potentially impacting afternoon and evening travel. Residents from the North Shore to communities across Aitkin and Carlton counties should prepare for a dynamic system capable of producing powerful winds and large hail.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, scattered to numerous strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Monday afternoon and into the evening. The primary concerns with this system are damaging winds and large hail. Forecasters also note that a tornado or two cannot be ruled out as the storms move through the region.
The stormy pattern begins a week of active weather. After Monday’s potential for severe conditions and a high of 87°F, chances for thunderstorms continue into Monday night and Tuesday. Temperatures will cool slightly to a high near 78°F on Tuesday. Residents should secure loose outdoor items and ensure they have a way to receive urgent weather alerts throughout the day.
The unsettled weather continues through the middle of the week. For the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, a 30% chance of showers remains, with a high near 69°F. The work week ends with another chance for showers on Friday under mostly cloudy skies and a high near 68°F. This active pattern is expected to persist, keeping the possibility of isolated storms in the picture.
A look at the five-day outlook:
- Tuesday: Thunderstorms likely. High: 78°F, Low: 58°F.
- Wednesday: A chance of showers. High: 76°F, Low: 57°F.
- Thursday (Juneteenth): Chance of showers. High: 69°F, Low: 50°F.
- Friday: Showers likely. High: 68°F, Low: 56°F.
- Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. High: 71°F, Low: 56°F.
Warnings and advisories may be issued as the system develops. Residents should monitor local media for the latest updates.
