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Bentleyville Crews Hunker Down for Windy Winter Storm

Volunteers were out as early as 3 p.m. battening down the Bentleyville hatches, securing signage and some lights with cement blocks so they don't blow away.

December 15, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- While forecasters kept their eyes to the sky Wednesday, crews at Bentleyville were hard at work on the ground, preparing the tour of lights in Bayfront Park for its second major storm of the 2021 season, closing for the precipitation and 50 mph wind gusts that are all but expected off Lake Superior. Volunteers were out as early…

40th Blueberry/Art Festival Canceled After Storms Rip Through Ely, Destroy Vendor Booths

Around 6 p.m. Friday evening, high winds snapped some trees and uprooted others which crashed down onto many tents and booths in Whiteside Park. There were no injuries reported.

July 24, 2021

Arman Rahman,

ELY, Minn.- The 40th Blueberry Arts Festival in Ely was forced to cancel for the rest of the weekend Friday night, after severe thunderstorms with 60 to 70 mile per hour winds ripped through the town including the park where festivities were already set up. “There wouldn’t have been a whole lot of show left for people to see…

Friday March 13, 2020: Morning Forecast

March 13, 2020

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Breezy, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, flurries, High Winds, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Strong Winds, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Tuesday March 3, 2020: Morning Forecast

March 3, 2020

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Breezy, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, High Winds, Light Rain, Light Snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, wintry mix

Wednesday February 12, 2020: Morning Forecast

February 12, 2020

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Arctic Blast, Cold Snap, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Frigid Temperatures, Frost Bite, High Winds, lake effect snow, Light Snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Strong Winds, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Monday December 9, 2019: Morning Forecast

December 9, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Arctic Blast, Cold Snap, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, heavy snow, High Winds, Icy Roads, lake effect snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Polar Vortex, Slick and Slippery Commute, Snow covered roads, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, Winter Storm Warning, winter weather advisory

Wednesday November 27, 2019: Morning Forecast

November 27, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, heavy snow, High Winds, lake effect snow, Lakeshore Flood Warning, Low Visibility, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, snow storm, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, Winter Storm Warning, winter weather advisory

Thursday November 14, 2019: Morning Forecast

November 14, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: chester bowl, Cold Temps, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, High Winds, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Snow Making, sun, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, wind chill, Winter Weather

Tuesday October 22, 2019: Morning Forecast

October 22, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Flood Watch, heavy rain, High Winds, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Strong Wind Gusts, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Monday October 21, 2019: Morning Forecast

October 21, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Gale Warning Lake Superior, High Winds, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Friday October 11, 2019: Morning Forecast

October 11, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Crashing Temps, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, First Snow of the Season, Freeze, Frost, Gale Warning Lake Superior, High Winds, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, snow, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Wednesday August 7, 2019: Morning Forecast

August 7, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Breezy, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Hail, High Winds, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Severe Storms, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Thunderstorms, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Thursday July 18, 2019: Morning Forecast

July 18, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Damage, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Flood, High Winds, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Severe Storms, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Tornado, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Severe Storms Produce A Tornado & Knock Down Trees

After A Hot & Humid Day, Severe Thunderstorms Tore Through The Northland

July 16, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

BRUCE, Wisc. — A confirmed tornado touched down in Bruce, WI Monday night at 7:15. No damage has been reported yet, the NWS will be out there surveying the area Tuesday. As Severe Thunderstorms rolled across the Northland, many trees were knocked down in the strong winds that gusted up to 52mph. Several large poplar trees were uprooted in Marcell,…

Thursday July 4, 2019: Morning Forecast

July 4, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: 4th of July Weather Forecast, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Hail, High Winds, Independence Day Weather Forecast, Lightning, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, severe weather, Stormy 4th of July, Strong Storms, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Thunderstorms, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Tuesday May 21, 2019: Morning Forecast

May 21, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Gale Watch, High Winds, Increasing Clouds, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Rain on the way, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Remembering The Role The Weather Played In The Husky Superior Refinery Explosion

Evacuation Area Quickly Spread South From Strong Winds

April 26, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Many of us will never forget the fear and nervousness as the evacuation zone continued to grow last year on April 26th Husky Refinery explosion. The National Weather Service in Duluth and Fox 21’s Meteorologist Brittney Merlot closely forecasted the winds strength and direction that quickly carried the thick, possibly toxic, heavy black smoke southward. Winds were…

Powerful Winds Don’t Stop People From Getting Out

50 mph winds rip through lake and Northland.

February 24, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Wind didn’t stop people from getting out in Canal Park. Even tourists braved the elements, fighting the gusts to get that perfect shot of the lake. “Madison’s not on a lake like this, so the wind is just nothing that, yeah nothing that we’ve ever seen,” said Weston Erickson, visiting Duluth with his girlfriend. “For me it’s kinda…

Wednesday February 20, 2019: Morning Forecast

February 20, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Blowing Snow, Blustery, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, High Winds, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Moderate Snow, More Snow, Northland Weather Forecast, Slick Roads, Slippery Snow, Snow covered roads, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, Winter Storm Warning, winter weather advisory

Wednesday January 23, 2019: Morning Forecast

January 23, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Arctic Cold Blast, Cold Snap, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Frigid Wind Chills, Frost Bite Temps, High Winds, Light Flurries, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, wind chill advisory

Tuesday January 15, 2019: Morning Forecast

January 15, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Arctic Blast, Chilly Temperatures, Cold Front, cold spell, Cold Wind Chills, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, High Winds, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, Very Windy

Tuesday January 8, 2019: Morning Forecast

January 8, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Gogebic County Winter Weather Advisory, High Winds, lake effect snow, Light Snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Snowbelt Winter Weather Advisory, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

Monday December 31, 2018: Morning Forecast

December 31, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Blowing Snow, December Snow Storm, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Freezing Spray Warning, heavy snow, Heavy snowfall rates, High Winds, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, More Snow, Northland Weather Forecast, snow, snow storm, Snowy, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, windy, Winter Storm Warning, winter weather advisory

Dangerous Snow Covered & Icy Roads: After Heavy Snowfall & Flash Freeze Overnight

Lake Effect Continues To Pile Up & Cold Air Surges In

December 28, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — Overnight the Northland experienced a heavy dumping of wet snow as our temperatures dropped below freezing. All of the slush and water on the roads froze and became solid ice. Driving this morning was a headache to say the least and plows have been clearing the streets around Duluth, but travel is not advised on HWY 2…

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…

Monday October 15, 2018: Morning Forecast

October 15, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Black Ice Roads, Breezy, Duluth Flurries, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, flurries, Gale Warning, High Winds, Icy bridges, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Slick and Slippery Icy Roads in Minnesota and Wisconsin, Strong Gusts, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast

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…

Wednesday June 27, 2018: Morning Forecast

June 27, 2018

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Categories: Weather Video Tags: Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, High Winds, merlot weather, merlots weather, Northland Weather, Partly Sunny, Showers Tonight, Small Hail, Strong Storms, sun, sunny, sunshine, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather

Sunday April 15, 2018: Morning Forecast

April 15, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: 55 mph gusts, Blizzard, Blizzard Warning, Blizzard Warning Bayfield and Ashland, Blowing Snow, brittney merlot, chilly, cold, Drifting Snow, Duluth April Snow Storm, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Fluffy Snow, heavy snow, High Winds, lake effect snow, Massive Snow Storm, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Minnesota Snow Storm, snow, Snow Belt, Spring Blizzard Hits Minnesota…

Saturday April 14, 2018: Evening Forecast

April 14, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: 55 mph gusts, Blizzard, Blizzard Warning, Blizzard Warning Bayfield and Ashland, Blowing Snow, brittney merlot, chilly, cold, Drifting Snow, Duluth April Snow Storm, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Fluffy Snow, heavy snow, High Winds, lake effect snow, Massive Snow Storm, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Minnesota Snow Storm, snow, Snow Belt, Spring Blizzard Hits Minnesota…

Sunday March 18, 2018: Evening Forecast

March 18, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Breezy, brittney merlot, Clouds, Cloudy Skies, Cool, Cool Down, Cooler Air, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, flurries, High Winds, lake breeze, Light Snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Mild Temperatures, Overcast, Spring Soon, Spring Temps, Strong Winds, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast, Wind, windy

Saturday March 3, 2018: Evening Forecast

March 3, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Breezy, brittney merlot, Dangerous Wintry Northland Storm, freezing drizzle, freezing rain, High Winds, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, mild, Mixed Precipitation, Northland Weather Forecast, Northland Wintry Mix Storm, rain, sleet, snow, warm, windy, winter storm, Winter Storm Watch, wintry mix

Tuesday January 30, 2018: Evening Forecast

January 30, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Breezy, brittney merlot, Cloudy, cold, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, High Winds, lake effect snow, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, mild, Northland Forecast, Reduced Visibilites, Reduced Visibility, snow, Snow Accumulations, Snowy, Strong Wind Gusts, Strong Winds, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather, warm, Warming, Wind, windy

Tuesday January 16, 2018: Evening Forecast

January 16, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: 20’s, 30’s, above average temperatures, brittney merlot, duluth weather, High Winds, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Mild Air Returns. 20′, minnesota weather, Strong Winds, Warm Temps, warm up, Warmer Temperatures, warmth, windy, Wisconsin Weather Forecast

Strong Winds Across The Northland

November 21, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

Today the Northland felt huge wind gusts as a strong low pressure swept across the International Border. Winds were sustained 15-30mph, with gusts up to 48mph! Those were the highest clocked winds in Minnesota and Wisconsin this morning. A lot of other areas also had gusts into the 40 mph range. These strong winds out of the northwest brought in…

Tuesday November 21, 2017 Evening Forecast

November 21, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Below Average Temperatures, brittney merlot, Clouds, Cloudy, Cold Temps, flurries, High Pressure, High Winds, Light Snow, Low Pressure, merlot weather, merlots weather, Northland Weather, snow, Snow Accumulations, sun, sunny, sunshine, Thanksgiving Travel Forecast

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…

Wednesday June 21, 2017, Evening Forecast

Strong Storms Possible Tonight

June 21, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: brittney merlot, Hail, High Winds, Humid, Lightning, merlot weather, severe weather, storms, Stormy, Strong Storms, Tornado

A Strong Spring Storm Delivers Snow and High Winds to the Northland

Winter Storm Warnings & Gale Warnings Greeted the Northland to Kick Off May.

May 1, 2017

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FLOODWOOD, Minn. – The Northland braced for bad weather today under multiple warnings and advisories. Rain pushed into the region Sunday night and turned into snow during the early morning hours on Monday. Wet snowflakes fell sideways across the sky spanning from Brainerd to Virginia, with 1-3″ of snow accumulating by the afternoon. “It was a total white out, it…

High Winds

Volunteers were out as early as 3 p.m. battening down the Bentleyville hatches, securing signage and some lights with cement blocks so they don't blow away.

Around 6 p.m. Friday evening, high winds snapped some trees and uprooted others which crashed down onto many tents and booths in Whiteside Park. There were no injuries reported.

After A Hot & Humid Day, Severe Thunderstorms Tore Through The Northland

Evacuation Area Quickly Spread South From Strong Winds

50 mph winds rip through lake and Northland.

Lake Effect Continues To Pile Up & Cold Air Surges In

Rain by Lake, Snow Inland

Waves Crashed Inland, People Took Pictures

High Winds Pound The Lake Shores And Flood Roadways

Strong Storms Possible Tonight

Winter Storm Warnings & Gale Warnings Greeted the Northland to Kick Off May.

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