thunderstorms

There is a straightforward, logical scientific explanation why many storms seem to weaken or "split" while passing over Duluth/Superior.

Social media has been inundated with photos and videos of the dramatic clouds seen in association with the thunderstorms sweeping across Minnesota.

Dangerous thunderstorms Sunday morning forced the cancellation of the Minneapolis Marathon.  This must be so hard for the runners who train long and hard for the race, only to have their moment taken away due to weather. Grandmas Marathon has stepped up and now runners have a chance to get a marathon in yet this month.

Let's face it, we live in a pretty harsh environment. From freezing cold winters with blinding blizzards to hot, humid, and stormy summers, we see a lot of weather in the Twin Ports. Here's a list of the worst storms in the Northland in the last 5 years. ...

With a major thunderstorm rolling through the Northland today, I wanted to make sure I had a good understanding of lightning safety.  You hear a lot of different tips about lightning.  Some of them are good, some of them aren't.  Here are some good facts that you can trust because they come straight from the National Weather Service.