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Northland forecast: General timing of smoke Thursday

Jul 16, 2026 04:58AM ● By Content Editor
From the National Weather Service in Duluth - July 16, 2026


Smoke Timing Update Thurs AM: Shown is one model depiction of the general timing of smoke Thursday into Thursday evening in the Northland. Air Quality Alerts are in effect via the MnPCA and WiDNR. Expect smoke at least into Friday.

Note: A full PDF packet for today's weather news can be found in the PDF below.






There is a Marginal risk (1 out of 5) of strong to severe storms late Thursday night into Friday. Strongest storms could produce damaging winds and large hail. Also, rainfall amounts of 0.10 to 0.50 inches are possible late Thursday night into Friday.



 


 




 



 












 


 

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