Duluth, MN – Residents in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin should prepare for active weather patterns this week. A few thunderstorms could develop Tuesday afternoon and evening, bringing a risk of dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning to the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, the primary threat today remains the lightning strikes associated with these developing storms. While widespread severe weather is not anticipated, conditions can change quickly. Residents should stay aware of the sky and have a plan to seek shelter if thunder is heard. This system impacts a broad area, including Koochiching, St. Louis, and Lake counties in Minnesota, along with Douglas and Bayfield counties in Wisconsin.
Beginning Wednesday and lasting through Friday, another round of weather will move in. This system is expected to bring periods of heavy rain across the area. While these storms are described as non-severe, the rainfall could impact travel and outdoor activities. Breezy conditions will accompany the rain, with wind gusts potentially reaching 30 mph on Thursday and Friday.
Drivers should use caution, as wet roads can be slick. Always allow for extra following distance during and after rain events. The threat of showers will linger into the weekend, so it’s wise to keep rain gear handy. No Skywarn spotter activation is needed at this time.
Here is a look at the extended weather outlook for Duluth:
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 75. A few thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and evening.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 74. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
- Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1 a.m. High near 61 with gusts as high as 30 mph.
- Friday: A chance of showers continues. It will be breezy, with a high near 53.
- Saturday: A slight chance of showers. The high will be near 60 degrees.
- Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 69.
