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No Boat, No Problem! Friends Paddle Lake Superior in Blow-Up Pool

With snow shovels as ores and a backpack as an anchor, they set out on the choppy water.

June 28, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- While beaches were crowded with swimmers, one pair of friends enjoyed the water in another way. They used a kiddie pool not filled with water, but on the water, as a makeshift raft. The “Floaty Floatilla” event behind Fitger’s Complex was canceled due to choppy water, but that didn’t stop Bryce Kelly and Sean Daly from setting out…

Thursday March 5, 2020: Morning Forecast

March 5, 2020

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Gale Warning, High Waves, lake effect snow, Lakeshore Flood Advisory, Light Snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, South Shore Flooding, Strong Winds, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, winter weather advisory, wintry mix

Tuesday August 13, 2019: Morning Forecast

August 13, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Beach Hazard Statement, Below Average Temperatures, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Fall Day, High Waves, lake breeze, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Nortland Weather Forecast, Rip Currents, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Red Flag Warning At Twin Ports Beaches

BEACH HAZARD STATEMENT: No Swimming On Park Point & Wisconsin Point Wednesday

July 17, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

TWIN PORTS BEACHES – A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches until 9pm. High waves will develop as early as 10am, with the greatest heights this afternoon and evening. Winds are sustained at 10-15mph, with gusts up to 20mph. This creates dangerous swimming conditions along the Lake Superior shoreline, due to rip currents…

Snow’s In, Surf’s Up on Lake Superior

Surfers make the best out of the cold windy day.

May 19, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- While the wind and snow kept most inside, it brought surfers out to Brighton Beach to ride the waves. According to the surfers, once you’re in a wet suit, the cold isn’t that bad. They add that it’s worth it when you catch the perfect wave. “You catch the wave and you start to speed up a little…

Some Like it Rainy, Some Like it Snowy

Rain by Lake, Snow Inland

November 4, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.-The Twin Ports was pulled two different ways today. Shoppers at Miller Hill Mall were taken by surprise by the immense snowfall, while those by the lake were treated to an all too familiar sight: wind and rain. In Canal Park waves crashed ashore, reaching heights of 10–14 feet, drowning parts of the sidewalk underwater. Yet that didn’t stop…

Wednesday October 10, 2018: Morning Forecast

October 10, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Black Ice, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Flood Watch, Flooded Roads, Gale Warning, High Waves, ice, Lakeshore Flood Warning, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Road Closures, sleet, snow, snow storm, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, winter weather advisory

Monday September 24, 2018: Morning Forecast

September 24, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Breezy, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, High Waves, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Mild Weather, Moderate Rainfall, Northland Weather Forecast, rain, Rainy Day, Showers and Storms, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Thunderstorms, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, warm, Warmest Day of the Week, windy

Powerful Winds Rile Lake Superior Up

Waves Crashed Inland, People Took Pictures

September 23, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Lake Superior showed off for the second day in a row. Strong winds whipped up waves that crashed along the lakewalk. The windy day with gusts as high as 30 mph had people, of course, headed down along the lakefront in Canal Park. And no one was afraid to get in the splash-zone, experiencing the raw natural power…

Monday September 3, 2018: Morning Forecast

September 3, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Beach Hazard Statement, Breezy Labor Day, Dultuh Minnesota Weather Forecast, Flash Flooding Possible, heavy rain, Heavy Rainfall, High Waves, lake breeze, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, No Swimming in Lake Superior, Northland Weather Forecast, rain, red flag warning, Rip Currents, storms, Stormy, Strong Storms Tonight, sunny, sunshine, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Thunderstorms, Torrential Downpour,…

Gales Of December Rock The South Shore

High Winds Created Massive Waves And Churned Up Lake Superior

December 5, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

PORT WING, Wis. — High winds battered the Northland today but the Lake Superior Shorelines felt the worst of it. “It’s very windy! Very blustery!” explained the owner of South Shore Bar, Holly Wyant. The winds howled at 20-30mph sustained today, with gusts up to 40mph at times. The lake was under a Storm Warning until 10am and a Gale…

First Winter Storm Breaks Duluth Snow Records & Brings Blizzard Conditions To The Northland.

High Winds Pound The Lake Shores And Flood Roadways

October 27, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

The first Winter Storm of the 2017/18 season has arrived! Duluth accumulated 10.6 inches of snow on Friday, making it the snowiest October day on record! The previous record was 10 inches on Oct. 23, 1933. Here are the highest accumulations in Minnesota. The snowfall isn’t over just yet, as the Lake Effect snow machine is kicking into gear this…

Friday October 27, 2017, Evening Forecast: Lake Effect Snow Overnight

October 27, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: brittney merlot, flurries, High Waves, lake effect snow, Lake Shore Flood Warning, merlot weather, merlots weather, October Snow Storm, SLIPPERY, snow, Snowy, Strong Wind Gusts, windy, Winter Snow Storm Duluth, Winter Storm Warning, winter weather advisory

High Waves Batter The South Shore

Gale Warnings & Storm Warning Issued Today From High Waves

October 24, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

ONTANOGAN, Mich. — The strong winds created giant waves on Lake Superior on Tuesday, battering the south shore. Gale Warnings and Storm Warning were issued on the lake. Winds were sustained out of the north at 25-30mph with gusts up to 45mph over land. Over the lake they were sustained at 30-40mph with gusts up to 60mph at times. This…

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No Boat, No Problem! Friends Paddle Lake Superior in Blow-Up Pool

With snow shovels as ores and a backpack as an anchor, they set out on the choppy water.

Thursday March 5, 2020: Morning Forecast

Tuesday August 13, 2019: Morning Forecast

Red Flag Warning At Twin Ports Beaches

BEACH HAZARD STATEMENT: No Swimming On Park Point & Wisconsin Point Wednesday

Snow’s In, Surf’s Up on Lake Superior

Surfers make the best out of the cold windy day.

Some Like it Rainy, Some Like it Snowy

Rain by Lake, Snow Inland

Wednesday October 10, 2018: Morning Forecast

Monday September 24, 2018: Morning Forecast

Powerful Winds Rile Lake Superior Up

Waves Crashed Inland, People Took Pictures

Monday September 3, 2018: Morning Forecast

Gales Of December Rock The South Shore

High Winds Created Massive Waves And Churned Up Lake Superior

First Winter Storm Breaks Duluth Snow Records & Brings Blizzard Conditions To The Northland.

High Winds Pound The Lake Shores And Flood Roadways

Friday October 27, 2017, Evening Forecast: Lake Effect Snow Overnight

High Waves Batter The South Shore

Gale Warnings & Storm Warning Issued Today From High Waves

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With snow shovels as ores and a backpack as an anchor, they set out on the choppy water.

BEACH HAZARD STATEMENT: No Swimming On Park Point & Wisconsin Point Wednesday

Surfers make the best out of the cold windy day.

Rain by Lake, Snow Inland

Waves Crashed Inland, People Took Pictures

High Winds Created Massive Waves And Churned Up Lake Superior

High Winds Pound The Lake Shores And Flood Roadways

Gale Warnings & Storm Warning Issued Today From High Waves

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