Justin Liles: Rain tonight, getting colder rest of week
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Today will likely be the last day of summer-like temps across the Northland. Southerly winds all day will likely bring in enough moisture to create thunderstorm activity in our western and northern viewing area. Wind gusts late this afternoon will be strongest in north-central Minnesota, where gusts up to 40 mph will be possible. Showers and thunderstorms enter late this afternoon into tonight as a cold front sweep through the area.
Heavy rain will be possible in north-central Minnesota, with amounts up to 1.25″. However, flooding concerns are minimal. The heaviest rain showers will likely be the Brainerd, Grand Rapids, and International Fall area. Cooler temps are expected for mid to late this week with shower chances lingering. Widespread frost is likely on Friday night, with some pockets of freeze conditions possible. Enjoy the last day of summer temps, and for those hoping for cooler weather, relief is on the way!
TONIGHT
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
WEDNESDAY
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 59 by 5pm. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
THURSDAY
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
FRIDAY
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
SUNDAY
Areas of frost. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
COLUMBUS DAY
Sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.