severe weather

Just as the sun was coming up this morning we had a severe line of thunderstorms sweep through. It was honestly one of the strangest colors of sky I've ever witnessed. Although the the camera doesn't quite match the reality of what we were seeing, this video gives you a glimpse of how strange it was.

Has anyone else noticed that when we get notification of hazardous weather in the Northland they aren't using watches and warnings as much?  When I started in radio I used my voice to explain the difference between the two. Now they've morphed to other descriptions and I'm not comfortable with them.

How is it that the worst storms are usually the ones that catch you completely off guard?  That was the case in the early hours this morning.  I woke up a little after 3 am, not realizing exactly what had woke me.  A few minutes later I heard a slight rumble.  Just a garden variety thunderstorm, I figured.

In a press conference at the Public Safety Building in Duluth, representatives from the City of Duluth, St. Louis County, and Minnesota Power updated the public on a number of things, including progress in restoring power.

A powerful line of severe thunderstorms swept through Northern Minnesota, leaving a path of toppled trees, fallen power lines, property damage, and even tipped-over airplanes (see below). The National Weather Service in Duluth forecasted 70+ mph wind gusts as part of this storm system as it passed through the Twin Ports.

In the aftermath of powerful severe storms causing thousands to be left without power or running water Thursday, the Duluth Area Family YMCA is offering the opportunity for the community to be safe and taken care of.

Years ago I took one of these classes called Skywarn, where you can learn how to correctly identify severe weather.   This is very useful to the National Weather Service, as they always can use weather spotters that know what they are looking for.  It's also very useful information for you as well if you spend time outdoors.

Even though I am sharing this information with you, I KNOW that when I hear the sirens blow to signify the start of the drill/test this Thursday, I will wonder (usually out loud to myself), "what are those going off for now?"  You should know it's just a test, here is the schedule.

  PREVIOUSLY: Weather reports from Adam Lorch this morning mentioned that we could experience strong storms tonight and into tomorrow.  Some could contain hail, heavy rains and very windy conditions.  He says the storms are likely to stay to the South of the Twin Ports but doesn't say how far.  Just in case I thought I would share this information I received from the Cloquet Police Department  abo

  Weather reports from Adam Lorch this morning mentioned that we could experience strong storms tonight and into tomorrow.  Some could contain hail, heavy rains and very windy conditions.  He says the storms are likely to stay to the South of the Twin Ports but doesn't say how far.  Just in case I thought I would share this information I received from the Cloquet Police Department  about a malfunc

Mother Nature strikes again!  Due  to extremely slippery pathways, the Lake Superior Zoo is closed today.

Even though I am sharing this information with you, I KNOW that when I hear the sirens blow to signify the start of the drill/test, I will wonder (usually out loud to myself), "what are those going off now for?"  You should know it's just a test, here is the schedule.