Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk through the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Concerns in the Southeast and Southwest

A dangerous, record heat wave continues across portions of the West through Tuesday. High rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. There are flash flooding concerns through the weekend for portions of the Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Fire Weather Briefing

1. Past & Current Conditions

MesoWest: Current and Past Conditions

Precipitation Summary (Radar Estimated)

Observed Soundings

Upper Level Maps

Surface Fronts/Analysis

SPC Mesoanalysis

Satellite Images:
NOAA / College of DuPage

Radar:
MN and WI (zoomable radar map for all of MN & WI, including local radars)

Upper Mississippi Loop with Watches/Warnings

Great Lakes Loop with Watches/Warnings

Past Lightning Strikes:
MN (NE & NC) and WI (NW) (past 8 days of lightning strikes in the Northland)

Lightning Strikes 1 Day Ago

Lightning Strikes 2 Days Ago
SPC Products Overview

2. Forecasts
NWS National Fire Weather Page NWS Graphical Forecasts
*Local NWS Offices:* Grand Forks / Twin Cities / Duluth / La Crosse / Aberdeen / Sioux Falls
Click on area of Map to be directed to that local NWS Office
Surface Fronts - 7 Day Loop

3. Outlooks

Precipitation Outlooks

Today	Tomorrow
Day 3	Days 4 & 5

6-10 Day Temp/Precip Outlook

8-14 Day Temp/Precip Outlook

8-14 Day Fire Weather Anomaly Forecasts

SPC Thunderstorm Outlooks

Today (Day 1)

Tomorrow (Day 2)

Day 3

SPC Critical Fire Weather Outlooks

Today (Day 1)

Tomorrow (Day 2)

Days 3-8

4. Other Information
Climate Prediction Center
Climate Normals
Past Weather Data
Drought Monitor (Updated Thursdays)
Air Quality Index for MN
Air Quality Index for WI
IMET Briefing Page

Problems/Questions, Contact: nws.duluth@noaa.gov

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