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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

The average temperature of 33.9 degrees at Duluth through the first 10 days of December ranks as the warmest such period on record. The average temperature for the same period is 18.2 degrees. Continuous weather records at Duluth began in 1874 with a total of 141 Decembers on record.