Justin Liles: A rather wet weekend

By WDIO

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An area of low pressure will bring a chance of rain to the Northland this weekend. The heaviest rainfall is currently expected in north-central Minnesota Saturday late afternoon to early overnight. Storms are forecast to develop Saturday afternoon and move north into central Minnesota, especially near Brainerd. A few storms may be strong too severe with wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to ping pong ball size. Heavy rainfall is possible which may lead to localized minor flooding.

The severe weather risk will decrease during the evening although the risk of heavy rainfall and flooding will continue through the night. The Arrowhead may see moderate lake and terrain enhanced rainfall through this weekend. Conditions along the shoreline will be like what we experienced today with fog, mist, and cooler lake winds. If you plan on being outside tonight and through the weekend you may want to pack some rain gear and blankets.

Tonight
A chance of thunderstorms and thick fog, Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 57. Breezy, with an east wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 5pm. High near 65. Breezy, with an east wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Storm Track Weather Brief: Low pressure will bring a chance of rain to the Northland this weekend, with heaviest amounts in north-central Minnesota Saturday late afternoon to early overnight.