By Mark Anthony,
Chief Meteorologist
Weather column: This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in the state of Minnesota, and we have already had some severe weather across the state. This is a week to get your home and business prepared for the long severe weather season ahead of us. Normally in Minnesota our most active time for thunderstorms and tornadoes is in May, June, and July.
On Thursday of this week there will be a state-wide tornado drill at 1:45 p.m. andÊa second optional test for counties atÊ6:55 p.m. These tests allow businesses, schools, hospitals, and other organizations and individuals an opportunity to test their preparedness for the severe weather season and to also test the equipment in local cities for the tornado sirens.
Keep in mind that heat kills more Americans on average each year, followed by flooding, tornadoes, lightning, and then hurricanes. I am an old Boy Scout and our motto was always to “be prepared!” Get your family prepared and stay safe this upcoming summer!
Have a great rest of the week!
Weather history: In 1987 a warm-front pushed across the state and brought record heat to the state. Temperatures soared into the upper 80s and lower 90s!
Weather fact: Hot weather makes the human body sweat to cool itself off. Of course, it is called evaporative cooling.
MN AT A GLANCE:
Moorhead Low 43 High 57
Duluth Low 37 High 50
Central Minn. Low 45 High 58
Twin Cities Low 52 High 65
Rochester Low 49 High 67
Marshall Low 47 High 63
Today, Monday, April 16: Mostly cloudy with lingering rain possible early, then a partial clearing sky. High 58 Low 38 Winds: NW 10-20 mph Prec. Trace-.20″
Monday’s sunrise: 6:29 a.m.
Monday’s sunset: 8:13 p.m.
Normal High: 56
Normal Low: 36
Drier air will start to return to the area by Wednesday afternoon. There is a slight chance of rain on Thursday as another weak disturbance arrives.
Thursday: Variable cloudiness, fog possible early. Slight chance of showers by the afternoon High 51 Low 33 Winds: NE 5-15 mph Prec. Trace-.10″
Friday: Partly to mostly cloudy. High 54 Low 36 Winds: NE/E 5-10 mph Prec.None
Saturday: Partly cloudy, 30 percent chance of rain. High 53 Low 37 Winds: SE 10-20 mph. Prec. Trace-.10″
Sunday: Partly cloudy and mild. High 60 Low 42 Wind: SE 10-15 mph Prec. None
Get your home ready for severe weather season
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