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Currently in the Twin Cities — November 2, 2023: Finally almost back to 'normal'
Plus, Storm Ciarán strikes northwest Europe.
Sven Sundgaard & Eric Holthaus
November 01, 2023
The weather, currently.
Finally almost back to ‘normal’
The cold air that’s been lingering for several days will begin to depart some Thursday finally. We should see more sunshine Thursday compared to Wednesday as well. Look for high temps in the low 40s, still below normal but by Friday into the weekend, seasonable temps, in the mid to upper 40s should prevail.
We’ll also have several disturbances flying through Minnesota in our zonal (west to east) flow. The first will touch off a few showers possibly Saturday but the better chances will come Sunday into Monday/Tuesday. Snow will also be possible, especially north, but will depend on the timing of night (when it’s colder) versus day (warmer).
What you need to know, currently.
With water temperatures in the North Atlantic Ocean at far-and-away record highs, one of the strongest-ever cyclonic storms to hit northwest Europe made landfall in the UK early Thursday.
According to the UK Met Office, Storm Ciarán underwent “explosive cyclogenesis” on Wednesday, rapidly deepening to a central pressure of 950mb — one of the strongest ever recorded in western Europe. According to UK-based climate scientist Ed Hawkins, “Only two other similar events for pressure in observational records - 25/02/1989 and 25/12/1821.”
Heavy rain and strong winds around hurricane-force will affect Ireland, the UK, France, Spain, and Portugal on Thursday.
Storm Ciarán Is now slamming northwest France with sustained hurricane force winds likely occurring. Red wind warnings are in effect. A high-impact wind event is unfolding.
— Nahel Belgherze (@WxNB_)
2:31 AM • Nov 2, 2023
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