Dense fog will continue to impact portions of the Northland this morning before skies clear midday. A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for Douglas, Pine, Carlton, and Aitkin Counties as well as central and southern St. Louis County and the North Shore, in effect until 9am.

Once the fog clears, the weather will be nice for a few hours before storms enter the region. A gusty southeast wind will keep temperatures in the 50s and 60s by the lake. Elsewhere, we will warm to the upper 70s and low 80s.

With this daytime heating combined with an incoming cold front, thunderstorms are likely starting this afternoon. There is a chance of scattered severe thunderstorms from 2 pm to 9 pm with a risk of damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall.

Expected accumulations for this round of rain will be at least half an inch. Areas with weak thunderstorms will likely have 0.75-1”, and strong thunderstorms could easily bring 2-3 inches of rain to some areas. Because of the heavy rainfall Sunday night, there is an increased risk of flooding. A Flood Watch has been issued for areas from Brainerd through northern Wisconsin. This is in effect from 1 pm Tuesday to 1 pm Wednesday.

There is a chance of spotty showers tomorrow, but nothing severe is expected as the rest of the week will be cooler.

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Widespread fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 3am. Low around 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday

A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.