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Above Normal Temperatures, Strong Thunderstorms, Tropical Development Being Monitored

Well above normal temperatures are forecast to shift from the northern Plains through the Northeast U.S. over the long holiday weekend. A few strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible as well along with a potential for excessive rainfall. A tropical or subtropical depression could form off the Southeast U.S. coast over the weekend while drifting northward to northeastward. Read More >

A tornado touched down west of Hill City early evening on Thursday, August 29th, 2013. A skywarn spotter reported the tornado at 6:33 pm two miles east of Remer. The tornado then moved southeast. The Aitkin County sheriff's department reported that numerous trees had been blown down in the area and roads were blocked.

The National Weather Service in Duluth sent a damage survey team to the area. The results of the survey indicate that the tornado was rated on EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The tornado was on the ground for 12.8 miles and its width was about 300 yards.

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Photo of the supercell/tornadic storm by Justin Philips. Justin was in the Pine City/Hinckley area when the photo was taken at about 7:30 pm.
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