A strong low-pressure system moving through the region on Wednesday will bring showers and storms to the area. Some of these storms could become severe on Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night, with the best potential from the Brainerd Lakes east into northwest Wisconsin. With breezy southerly winds this could be the energy we need to see some large storms to develop. Dewpoints are expected to climb into the 60s. Very large hail (2″+) and damaging wind gusts are the main threats.

Another area of concern will be the Boundary Waters Canoe Area late Wednesday afternoon and early evening. It will also be a very warm day with temperatures in the 80s across much of the region. Wednesday will begin to feel humid too. More isolated storms pop up again Thursday morning. Friday looks to be the nicest day of the week. This weekend looks but we could be looking more thunderstorms Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 15 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Mid-morning showers possible, some severe storms are likely late. Sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
THURSDAY
Early AM Showes, Sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
FRIDAY
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
SATURDAY
A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
SUNDAY
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
MONDAY
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
TUESDAY
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.