Tuesday Morning Northland Forecast: 9/17/2024

A Warm Tuesday

The average high temp for today is 67 degrees. We shot way over that yesterday, with our high of 86 degrees. We didn’t quite hit the record high of 89, set in 1948. The record for today is 90 degrees, set way back in 1891. I don’t see us hitting that, either! We are also about an inch and a half below average precipitation for the month of September. So, ideally, we need some weather that is cooler and wetter. We may get both in the next few days!

There are two areas of low pressure out west that both have their sights set on the Midwest. They are due to arrive on Thursday afternoon. They will bring us a decent chance for rain both Thursday afternoon and evening. We could get as much as an inch of rain out of that, although a quarter to half an inch is more likely. We have had such little rain lately, that I’ll be happy if we get a tenth of an inch. That will be followed by additional chances for rain this weekend, along with much cooler temperatures. By the time we get to the autumnal equinox on Sunday, we will have highs only in the mid 60s, which is right where we should be.

So, enjoy these warm and sunny late summer days. Their numbers are dwindling, and it’s going to be a long wait for next spring.

FOX 21 Meteorologist Karl Spring