Brian D

Just a light haze now, but sooo nice having the windows open.

Stms moving through. Rains helping clear the air. Very nice break

The SKY!! I can see the blue sky, and smoke has thinned

Good report on the wildfires. https://youtu.be/E7ncJlSaVCU?si=JLeSRwCxC1fk1lIe

July 17 2001: Lightning struck a Minnesota National Guard field training site located in Camp Ripley. Nearly two dozen Marine Corps reservists were sent to hospitals. Most were released after treatment. 1952: 5.20 inches of rain falls in 3 1/2 hours at Moose Lake. Numerous basements flood, and Highway 61 becomes impassable at Willow River. 1934: Frost damages crops across the north with lows of 34 in Baudette and Roseau. For Friday, July 17, 2026 1934 - One of the worst heat waves in the history of the nation commenced. During the last two weeks of the month extreme heat claimed 679 lives in Michigan, including 300 in Detroit alone. (The Weather Channel) 1941 - A prolonged heat wave over Washington State finally came to an end. Lightning from untimely thunderstorms was responsible for 598 forest fires. (David Ludlum) (note: Some are blaming AGW for the current fire situation, but I ask you, what about this?? Point being, please just stop and think, and learn more. Not trying to be an ass.) 1952 - Thunderstorms helped the temperature at Key West, FL, to dip to 69 degrees, to equal their July record established on the first of July in 1923. (The Weather Channel) 1957 - On a warm and sunny day at Wilmington, DE, with a high of 86 degrees, a dust devil suddenly appeared. It tore most the roof off one house, and stripped shingles from a neighboring house. A TV aerial was toppled, and clothes were blown off clothes lines. (The Weather Channel) 1987 - Slow moving thunderstorms caused flooding on the Guadalupe River in Texas resulting in tragic loss of life. A bus and van leaving a summer youth camp stalled near the rapidly rising river, just west of the town of Comfort, and a powerful surge of water swept away 43 persons, mostly teenagers. Ten drowned in the floodwaters. Most of the others were rescued from tree tops by helicopter. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1988 - A dozen cities in the eastern U.S., and six others in California, reported record high temperatures for the date. Downtown San Francisco, CA, with a high of 103 degrees, obliterated their previous record high of 82 degrees. Philadelphia, PA, reported a record five straight days of 100 degree heat, and Baltimore, MD, reported a record eight days of 100 degree weather for the year. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms produced severe weather along the Middle Atlantic Coast, and over southern New England. (The National Weather Summary) 1989 - Thunderstorms produced severe weather from South Dakota to Louisiana, with 126 reports of large hail and damaging winds during the day and night. Thunderstorms in Nebraska produced hail four inches in diameter in Frontier County, and at North Platte, causing millions of dollars damage to crops in Frontier County. Thunderstorms in Oklahoma produced wind gusts to 90 mph at Peggs. Tahlequah OK was drenched with 5.25 inches of rain. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary) Observances: 17 Fri National Lottery Day 17 Fri World Emoji Day 17 Fri National Peach Ice Cream Day 17 Fri National Tattoo Day 17 Fri World Day for International Justice 17 Fri Yellow Pig Day 17 Fri Wrong Way Corrigan Day

Much better here than yesterday, but still higher AQI in the 500's around DLH. Rains heaviest up on the border where they really need it with some passing showers here in town. Not quite out of the woods yet.

Winds picked up off the Lake this aftrn, and the smoke has just gotten thicker.

Outside of natural causes, the natives historically have set fires regularly to manage forests. Not just in NA, but in AUS, too, (and probably elsewhere) they stayed on top of these things. Now the forests are just full of fuel making fires so much worse. Since these fires are so close to us, and there are many small ones combined with the bigger ones over the border, these fires are all adding their smokes together, and we are getting the brunt of the surface smokes.

Just a golden globe IF you can even see it. It's so thick, it just gets dark a little early like heavy overcast.

Radical. Hibbing /Virginia area just updated on the map. With HP overhead, air is stagnant atm.

Horrible AQI in NE MN. Similar to yesterday.

And it continues. "Sigh"

July 16 2006: A heat burst occurs over west central and central Minnesota. The temperature at Canby jumped from 91 degrees to 100 degrees in 40 minutes from 10:35pm to 11:15pm. At the same time the dew point temperature dropped from 63 to 32 degrees. Heat bursts are caused by dying thunderstorms with very warm air aloft. 1963: A downpour falls at St. Charles, where half a foot of rain accumulates in one day. For Thursday, July 16, 2026 1920 - A severe hailstorm over parts of Antelope and Boone counties in Nebraska stripped trees of bark and foliage, ruined roofs, and broke nearly every window facing north. (The Weather Channel) 1946 - The temperature at Medford, OR, soared to an all-time high of 115 degrees to begin a two week heat wave. During that Oregon heat wave the mercury hit 100 degrees at Sexton Summit for the only time in forty years of records. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) 1975 - An early afternoon thunderstorm raked the east side of Tucson, AZ, with gale force winds, heavy rain, and numerous lightning strikes. A thirteen year old boy was swept through a forty foot long culvert by raging waters before being rescued. (The Weather Channel) 1987 - Showers and thunderstorms in the southwestern U.S. ended a record string of thirty-nine consecutive days of 100 degree heat at Tucson, AZ. A thunderstorm at Bullhead City, AZ, produced wind gusts to 70 mph reducing the visibility to near zero in blowing dust. Southerly winds gusting to 40 mph pushed temperature readings above 100 degrees in the Northern Plains. Rapid City, SD, reported a record high of 106 degrees, following a record low of 39 degrees just three days earlier. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1988 - Thirty-seven cities in the eastern U.S. reported record high temperatures for the date. Highs of 96 degrees at Bluefield, WV, and 104 degrees at Charleston WV were all-time records, and afternoon highs of 98 degrees at Binghamton, NY, 99 degrees at Elkins, WV, and 103 degrees at Pittsburgh PA, tied all- time records. Highs of 104 degrees at Baltimore, MD, and 105 degrees at Parkersburg WV were records for July, and Beckley, WV, equalled their record for July with a high of 94 degrees. Martinsburg, WV, was the hot spot in the nation with a reading of 107 degrees. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms raked the northeastern U.S. with large hail and damaging winds. (The National Weather Summary) 1989 - Showers and thunderstorms developing along a stationary front drenched the Middle Atlantic Coast States with heavy rain, causing flooding in some areas. More than five inches of rain was reported near Madison and Ferncliff, VA. Hot weather prevailed in Texas. San Angelo reported a record high of 106 degrees. (The National Weather Summary) Observances: 16 Thu National Cherry Day 16 Thu World Snake Day 16 Thu Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day 16 Thu Manu’a Cession Day (in lieu) 16 Thu National Atomic Veterans Day 16 Thu National Corn Fritters Day 16 Thu National D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome Day 16 Thu National Personal Chef Day 16 Thu National Wedding Invitation Day 16 Thu Our Lady of Mount Carmel 16 Thu Rural Transit Day 16 Thu The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 16 Thu Guinea Pig Appreciation Day 16 Thu Fresh Spinach Day

Will be looking forward to some stm action Friday. Much better than all this smoke.

Well, in due time. I like to enjoy seasons 1 at a time

How much do you have? Just a fine coating? EDIT: Take measurements if you can and report in to the MQT office. I'm sure they would love to know how much. They might be getting it too.

Duluth Cam looking over the harbor.

July 15 1980: Straight-line winds of nearly 100 mph cause enormous damage, mainly in Dakota County. 43 million dollars in damage is reported and 100 thousand people lose power. For Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1916 - A dying South Atlantic Coast storm produced torrential rains in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Altapass, NC, was drenched with more than 22 inches of rain, a 24 hour rainfall record for the state. Flooding resulted in considerable damage, particularly to railroads. (David Ludlum) 1954 - The temperature at Balcony Falls, VA, soared to 110 degrees to establish a state record. (The Weather Channel) 1983 - The Big Thompson Creek in Colorado flooded for the second time in seven years, claiming three lives, and filling the town of Estes Park with eight to ten feet of water. (The Weather Channel) 1987 - Unseasonably cool weather spread into the south central and eastern U.S. Fifteen cities reported record low temperatures for the date, including Houghton Lake, MI, with a reading of 37 degrees. The high temperature for the date of 58 degrees at Flint, MI, was their coolest of record for July. Thunderstorms spawned several tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana, injuring a cow near Donovan, IL. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1988 - Twenty-six cities east of the Mississippi River reported record high temperatures for the date. Charleston, WV, established an all-time record high with a reading of 103 degrees, and Chicago, IL, reported a record fifth day of 100 degree heat for the year. A severe thunderstorm moving across Omaha, NE, and the Council Bluffs area of west central Iowa spawned three tornadoes which injured 88 persons, and also produced high winds which injured 18 others. Winds at the Omaha Eppley Airport reached 92 mph. Damage from the storm was estimated at 43 million dollars. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary) 1989 - Thunderstorms drenched Kansas City, MO, with 4.16 inches of rain, a record for the date. Two and a half inches of rain deluged the city between Noon and 1 PM. Afternoon thunderstorms in South Carolina deluged Williamstown with six inches of rain in ninety minutes, including four inches in little more than half an hour. (The National Weather Summary)(Storm Data) Observances: 15 Wed National Hot Dog Day 15 Wed National Give Something Away Day 15 Wed National Clean Beauty Day 15 Wed Blackcurrant Day 15 Wed Celebration of the Horse Day 15 Wed Developmental Disability Professionals Day 15 Wed National Be A Dork Day 15 Wed National Gummi Worm Day 15 Wed National I Love Horses Day 15 Wed National Pet Fire Safety Day 15 Wed National Tapioca Pudding Day 15 Wed Orange Chicken Day 15 Wed World Youth Skills Day

Smoke is nasty here too. Had to get up very early, and shut the windows. What a rude awakening. Temps in the 70's today tho. Update: Rain just moved in. Hopefully that help some.

Official record at the co-op doesn't have a 100 reading since 1894, and only 3 99's. This was met at a PWS a couple blocks from my house, so it will not be an official record. I hit 100 at my house once in the mid 90's that I recall. It is rare to be sure to see 100's in NE MN. At DLH, 3 100's were recorded in the 1936 heatwave. It really takes special circumstances to get 100 here. Even hitting 95 is a chore. Last night, and again tonight in my house, it reached 85. Will be opening windows very soon This was an impressive heatwave! (and glad it's ending)

100/77/117. Down slope effect kicked in good over the last hour. That should be the peak I would think. W wind 5-10.

WOW, the wind just switched to the W, and temps jacked 98/75/112.

Because the source is so close, will be a nasty day with surface haze, and smell.

Temps are peaking now. 92/74/102. Highest dew of the stretch, and I can tell. Smoke, and mid to upper 80's tomorrow will feel reasonable with 80-85 the rest of the week. Lake influence will be a little stronger with the chance of stms for the end of the week.

Yesterday's heat.