Minnesota’s Quieter Summer Storms | Duluth News

This summer in Minnesota has been unusually calm when it comes to extreme weather—just 14 tornadoes (vs. the 10-year average of 28), a sharp drop in hail and damaging winds. The culprit? A persistent drought and a “capped” atmosphere that’s stifled severe storms, leading to hotter, stickier days with highs near 90°F. While the lack of storms means fewer disruptions, it’s come at the cost of parched lawns and stressed crops. A potential El Niño could stretch this dry spell for another four months, but a cool front next week might bring some relief. Still, keep an eye out—there’s a chance for strong storms later today before skies clear and temps stay warm through the weekend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1386496c801bf7a9