The Storm Prediction Center in Norman,OK has issued a slight risk of Severe Weather across southern Minnesota, Western, Central and Southern Wisconsin, Some storms today may become severe, The main threats will be damaging winds, but storms may also have large hail, and the small risk of isolated tornado's, the best chance of severe weather appears to be in southern and Central parts of the area, south of a line from Spooner to Grantsburg. People should stay tuned to weather forecasts throughout the day.
We received some very beneficial rain across the entire area today, as a slow moving low pressure system and front which moved from West to East brought Widespread Steady, light to moderate rain fell nearly all day Tuesday, and when it was raining, it was drizzling heavily. This system brought the highest widespread daily rainfall totals the area has seen so far this season, in including at my station, with all reporting stations reporting over half an inch, some places even topping 1 inch. Here in my yard, I picked up a total of 0.89" Which is very beneficial, and drought easing, as of June 1st most of the area was under Moderate to Severe drought conditions, so this rain proved to be very helpful.
Distance storm clouds of storms west of Amery June 7th
A couple Strong Thunderstorms hit the area Sunday afternoon, leading to heavy rain, and even some hail. A low pressure system and instability combine with the heat of the day lead to some pop up showers and Thunderstorms Sunday afternoon, some became strong.
One storm in St Croix County was especially strong, This Storms first popped in Minnesota, Storm movement was Southeast, The storm hit Northwest St Croix County, it passed New Richmond, with heavy downpours, before the storm really started to get strong just to the SE of New Richmond. the radar was showing some pretty impressive returns as the storm rolled into Hammond, Baldwin and Woodville areas, A friend of mind who is a storm chaser that was chasing this storm said the storm turned out to be much more interesting then he thought, he saw Dime sized hail, and even some lowering clouds near Baldwin. This storm also produced a report of Penny sized hail in Hammond, Although not severe, This is pretty sizable hail, The storm continued to be strong even has it moved across Southwest Dunn County, The Weston, EauGalle area may of also had hail from this storm.
Other stronger storms hit the Western Polk County area, a picture of the distance clouds can be seen above, This storm was not as strong, but some pea size hail may have fallen in the St Croix Falls area. Here in Clayton, we had no storms, We only ended up with a few sprinkles, however, we did have good rain Saturday Night, when a heavy thunderstorm pushed over, I picked up 0.50" though the day Saturday. So parts of the area has there first weather threat of the season, Reminding many people we are in the Severe Weather season.
Well after Blogger has been out for quite a large part of Sunday Night, and even into Monday afternoon, It has been resolved and now I can post an updated forecast.
A wet Tuesday expected for all of the Upper Midwest, from Iowa north to the Canadian border, as a system passes through, Widespread rains area expected, especially in Southern Minnesota, Western Wisconsin and Northern Iowa. at the same time, there is a treat for some Severe Thunderstorms in Southern Iowa, and Western Illinois. Wednesday things should clear out for all areas expect for some places in Upper Michigan.
Local View.
Locally, I am expecting a Wet Tuesday, hopefully you got your lawn Mowed Monday because Tuesday will likely be too wet. Widespread rains appear likely for our local area, I cant rule out an isolated thunderstorms with this. Temperatures on Tuesday will be chilled from clouds and rain, highs will only make the mid 60s. Wednesday things clear out and should be become partly cloudy, It will be much warmer Wednesday with highs in the low 70s. Thursday, I will take a chance and say that it will also be dry, even though some models say otherwise, I believe it will be partly cloudy and highs in the low 70s. daily forecast below.
Tuesday, Chilly, A good chance of Rain showers, isolated Thunderstorms possible ,highs in the mid 60s. Tuesday Night, a chance of rain early, then rain ending, then cloudy lows in the low 50s.
Wednesday, possibly cloudy to start out the day, then clearing, partly cloudy with highs in the lower to middle 70s. Wednesday Night, Partly Cloudy, lows in the mid 50s.
Thursday, Partly Cloudy, possibility increasing clouds late, Highs in the low 70s. Tuesday Night, Increasing Clouds, Lows in the upper 50s.
Looking Ahead.
Friday looks like the start of a very wet, very active next few days, Showers and Thunderstorms are possible Friday, and some could be heavy, It also appears like it will be much warmer, and more muggy for this weekend as well, highs may approach the middle 80s, if we get enough sun. Saturday looks stormy, rain and thunderstorms appear likely, with the storm chances lasting into Sunday and Monday, The weekend development will have to be watched for severe weather potential. Tuesday the models are having some trouble, right now it picks on some rain somewhere in the Upper Midwest, then Wednesday- through Saturday of next week we may get a break from the rain Temperatures look fair, Just in time for Clayton Cheese Days, which is June 18th through the 20ths. I looks increasingly warmer towards Sunday, which might bring more stormy weather.
A Very Active week appears to be ahead of us, with storm and rain chances almost everyday, More on this later.
The official start to Summer is still weeks away, but the Summer flowers are in full swing this week. Peonies, Roses, and Iris are all in full bloom and quite earlier then normal as well!Normally I find Peonies blooming just in time for Clayton Cheese Days, which also is around the first day of Summer, which is the second to 3rd week in June, So flowers in my garden continue to be 2-3 weeks earlier them normal.
This peony in my garden his quite large in size this year, The largest I ever seen this plant, and it has been here for quite a long time, for at least 7 years or more, It tops well over my 36 inch snow measuring yardstick, as seen in the photo. This plant blooms reliably like this year after year, and the humming birds really like it, and it's easy to see why, the smell from these are one of a kind! My Rain gauge can be seen in the back round of the flowers. Most of the peonies in my Front yard have not started blooming yet, so I can post pictures of those one they bloom.
Water Iris June 4th
This wild Water Iris my brother pulled up from a swampy pond near in the back of our woods, it was one shoot, and barely had any roots and I left it in the bucket for a week thinking it wasn't going to survive anyway, Then I though I better get it planted, and sure enough it lived, and actually is doing really well, this year is has really grown in size, and has several blooms!
Roses May 31st.
This picture was actually taken last week when it was in peak bloom, but even now it is still blooming and smells great, These bushes came with the house, and I provide no extra care!
A active weekend for the Upper Midwest as a series of systems moved through one after another, This will bring rain chances to the entire Upper Midwest through the weekend. Some of this rain could be heavy in portions of Minnesota or Wisconsin with Severe Thunderstorms possible Saturday across portions of Eastern Iowa, Southern Wisconsin and Illinois.
Local View
Locally were will be having a wet, active weekend ahead. Friday will there will be a good chance of Showers and Thunderstorms, best chance of rain early Friday, some of these storms could produce some heavy downpours, and even though the best chance of Severe storms will be in Southern Wisconsin on Saturday, I am not going to rule out the chance for a strong storm even here on Friday. Saturday, I believe most of the daylight hours will be rain free, but even though it may be rain free, we will still be left with cloud cover, A chances of showers will increase again towards Evening Saturday. Sunday has a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers possible through the rest of the day, Temperatures will be fair in the upper 60s to low 70s the entire weekend.
Friday, a good chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially early in the day, Some storms may produce heavy downpours. Highs in the low 70s. Friday Night, A chance of lingering showers, otherwise cloudy, lows in the upper 50.
Saturday, A small chance of showers, Otherwise cloudy skies. Highs in the upper 60s. Saturday Night, A chance of showers, otherwise cloudy, lows in the mid 50s.
Sunday, A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Sunday Night, Cloudy, lows in the mid 50s.
Looking Ahead.
It looks like our active weather pattern will continue through at least the early part of next week with off and on shower or storm chances from Monday through the early parts of Wednesday, late Wednesday into Thursday looks like break Temperatures for this time appear like they will be typical for this time of year in the 70s. Then things quit down rain-wise for next weekend. it also looks like things may start heating up, we may have a shot at 90.F around the June 13th time frame. Monday the 14th, the models show a cold front and system passing through This may have to be watched for severe weather potential. Things cool down after the 14th, but then the models show things heating right back up for the middle of the month. more on this later.
Although we have had warnings, we have not seen Severe Thunderstorms yet the year, area residents must not forget we are in Severe Thunderstorm Season, and June is normally the peak month for severe weather in this area.
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman,OK has continued a slight risk of severe weather for a large portion of the Upper Midwest This afternoon and evening, the primary risk will be in western Iowa, where Large hail, Damaging winds and tornado's are possible. But areas north of this area in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin may also have severe thunderstorms, with the main threats at this time being Strong winds, hail and heavy rain. People in the area should be aware that severe storms are possible this afternoon and even across the local 6 county area, but especiallyCentral and southern parts of my blog coverage area.
Image from SPC
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