Sun ahead; storms possible this weekend
Expect sunshine and mid-80s on Friday.
Significant storm damage Wednesday up north — showery pattern lingers into weekend
There were scores of reports of straight-line wind damage Wednesday, quiet weather returns today and Friday with more weekend T-storms
Atmospheric peace and quiet prevail Thursday and Friday
More storms could flare up Saturday, however.
Paul Douglas
Significant risk of severe thunderstorms on Wednesday
Strong instability, wind shear and low-level moisture will combine to create a ripe environment for spinning "supercell" thunderstorms capable of large hail and isolated tornadoes.
Paul Douglas
Showers likely Tuesday, with high humidity on its way
Higher dew points will create instability and the likelihood of severe storm risk.
Paul Douglas
It feels almost like September
Low 80s return later this week as we ease back into summer warmth.
Paul Douglas
Minnesota's 3-year drought is over as we ease into summer
A shower is possible early Saturday but skies should clear later, with comfortable sunshine much of Sunday.
Paul Douglas
A climate signal in rising insurance rates
No hail or high water anytime soon; just mild sunshine and less wind Friday.
Paul Douglas
Touch of October today; summer heat returns next week
Temperatures hold in the 60s today with 40 mph wind gusts - the coolest day in sight. Weather mellows for the weekend with 80s returning next week
Paul Douglas
D-Day was a meteorological success, too
History shows that better data matters.
Paul Douglas
Touch of autumn next 3 days - extended dry period shaping up
We are sliding into a drier weather pattern which should hold into next week. A few spotty showers and T-showers are possible later today with gusts to 35 mph
Paul Douglas
Gusty winds blow in for the next couple of days
A pop-up shower is possible but otherwise dry.
Paul Douglas
Risk of hail and high winds from T-storms later today; drier pattern on the way
T-storms may be strong to severe later today, the last widespread chance of rain for the next week or so as we slide into a drier pattern by mid-June
Paul Douglas
Showers and thunderstorms expected Tuesday and Wednesday
Rain to be followed by a dry period of five or six days.
Paul Douglas
Soggy Tuesday But 4-6 Dry Days in a Row On the Way
We salvage a sunny, warm Monday (with no blobs on Doppler radar) but T-storms return Tuesday before drying out the latter half ot his week
Paul Douglas
Thunderstorms likely on Tuesday, followed by cooler air
Another inch or more of rain could fall.
Paul Douglas
Strong to severe T-storms late Sunday
Most of Sunday will be dry (at least in the metro) with fading sun and upper 70s.
Paul Douglas
Possible severe storms Sunday with large hail
On Saturday, a damp start should give way to a little bit of sunshine later.
Paul Douglas
Locally heavy T-storms today and tonight; decent Saturday gives way to severe risk Sunday
Some 1-2" rainfall amounts are possible by late tonight with a severe storm risk Sunday
Paul Douglas
Umbrella weather Friday with T-storms
A frontal system runs out of gas and stalls nearby, wringing out a few hours of showers and T-storms.
Paul Douglas
T-storm potential reaches metro by evening - few severe storms late Sunday?
Today will be 5-6F warmer than yesterday with more wind and increasing clouds; showers and T-storms holding off until after 8-9pm in the metro area.
Paul Douglas
Showers, thunderstorms return Thursday night
Saturday appears to be the sunnier, drier day of the weekend before mid-80s next week
Paul Douglas
Best weather day of 2024 today? More T-storms brewing for Friday and Sunday
Today looks stunning, "sunsational" with a nearly-cloudless sky, low 70s and low humidity. Soak it up because more showers and T-storms arrive late Thursday.
Paul Douglas weather
Weather forecasts and musings from Star Tribune meteorologist Paul Douglas.
