Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota will continue to experience oppressive heat on Monday, with temperatures soaring into the 90s and low 100s. The National Weather Service in Duluth has expanded its heat advisory, warning residents to take precautions against the extreme heat. Dew points in the 70s will contribute to a stifling heat index, making it feel even hotter.
Alongside the heat, a 20-30% chance of scattered severe thunderstorms is predicted for late Monday afternoon into the overnight hours. The storms could bring large hail up to 2 inches in diameter and damaging wind gusts reaching 70 mph. The storm activity is expected to be most severe in central and northeastern Minnesota.
Residents should monitor weather updates throughout the day and prepare for the possibility of severe weather in the late afternoon and evening. The combination of high temperatures and potential storms creates a hazardous environment, so caution is advised.
