Weather: Spring weather will be with us for much of the midweek with the threat of thunderstorms that could produce some severe weather. The best chance of severe weather appears to be along and south of I-94, but some thunderstorms will also be possible across parts of North Central Minnesota.
The main threat of these storms will be large hail and damaging winds. Also, brief heavy downpours are also possible through Thursday night that could produce some flooding. We can?Äôt rule out a tornado as well with these storms. As always, keep an eye and an ear to changing weather conditions.
The Eta Aquarids Meteor Showers peaked Monday of this week, but there will be lingering meteors to be seen for much of this week. However, because of the fact that we will have the chance of thunderstorms from Tuesday night into early Friday this won?Äôt be the best opportunity to view this annual show.
You might have to wait until the Perseids Meteor Showers which will peak Aug. 12. This show always has much more activity than the Eta Aquarids with up to 100 meteors per hour so it is well worth the wait.
Of course this weekend is Mother?Äôs Day Weekend. The weekend looks decent with temperatures near average. There is a small chance of an isolated shower Saturday at this stage, and a slightly better chance of more widespread showers and thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening.
By the way, to all the mothers across the area, I hope you have a fantastic weekend. Make sure your kids spoil you this weekend.
Also, to my own mother Bonnie, thanks for all that you have done over the years for your family. As my dad always says ?Äúshe is the glue that holds the family together.?Äù
Have a great weekend all of you moms that are the glue in your own family as well.
Weather history: On this date in 1915 ?ÄúOld man winter?Äôs last hurrah with 5 inches of snow along Lake Superior.?Äù Other parts of Northern and Central Minnesota also saw some snow!
Weather fact: If you are caught driving during a tornado drive to the closest sturdy shelter. The Red Cross recommends that if there is flying debris you should ?Äústay in your car with your seatbelt on and the engine running.?Äù Also, put your head down below the windows and ?Äúcover your head with your hands and a blanket!?Äù
MN AT A GLANCE:
Moorhead Low 48 High 60
Duluth Low 38 High 50
Central Minn. Low 48 High 61
Twin Cities Low 50 High 66
Rochester Low 49 High 69
Marshall Low 49 High 70
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy to cloudy with a 70-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms- ?Äì some of these could be severe. High 61 Low 48 Wind: E 10-15 mph Prec. .10?Äù-.60?Äù
Monday?Äôs sunrise, May 5: 5:58 a.m.
Monday?Äôs sunset: 8:37 p.m.
Normal High: 64
Normal Low: 42
Showers and thunderstorms are likely for the midweek through Thursday with some of this possibly severe through Thursday evening. Drier air will return by Friday with only a slight chance of lingering showers early in the day. The Mother?Äôs Day Weekend looks decent at this stage with only a small chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday with temperatures near average.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy to cloudy with a 70-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms ?Äì some of these could be severe once again. High 62 Low 45 Winds: SE 10-15 mph Prec. .20?Äù-.90?Äù
Friday: A gradual clearing sky, 20-percent chance of lingering showers and thunderstorms mainly early. High 58 Low 41 Winds: NW 10-15>20 mph Prec. Trace-.20?Äù
Saturday: Mostly sunny, an isolated shower possible. High 63 Low 45 Winds: NE/E 5-15 mph Prec. Trace-.10?Äù
Sunday: Partly cloudy, 30-percent chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms possible mainly late. High 65 Low 48 Winds: SE 5-10 mph Prec. Trace-.30?Äù