Forecasting for the Fourth of July

The Storm Track Weather Department has been keeping a close eye on the forecast for July 4. Leading up to the holiday, the Northland will have a few nice days to enjoy. Warm weather Monday with rain returning in the afternoon. Read the full forecast here and follow any rain with the Interactive Radar.

Tuesday, July 4

Iron Range:

Independence Day brings a patchwork of clouds and a chance for rain that will knock temps down a peg. Afternoon highs will be in the mid-seventies. Showers are likely starting in the late morning and early afternoon. There is a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds possible. A lower chance for showers lingers through the evening into the overnight hours.

Twin Ports:

The 4^th will have more clouds than sun and a chance for rain. We’ll still warm to 78 degrees. A light east wind will hold lakeside areas in the 60s. Rain chances spike in the early afternoon and continue through the evening. There is a risk of scattered severe thunderstorms. Large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain are all possible. Thunderstorm chances will be diminishing but lingering around the time fireworks go off.

Northwest Wisconsin:

The 4^th will still be very warm with highs in the low to mid-eighties. Showers are likely in the afternoon and through the evening. There is a risk of scattered severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain are all possible. Rain chances linger but diminish overnight. A few showers may redevelop Wednesday morning.