The gales of November that sunk the Edmund Fitzgerald are here
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From sunny dry days to light rain and then a bit of snow and wind — that’s how November began.
“Most places that have received rain so far this month, it’s been less than a 10th of an inch,” said meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley.
Additionally, on Friday morning there were snow flurries in the northwestern parts of the state — with more light snow around the state over the weekend.
November is often a windy month, and this year climate stations across the state have already measured several days with gusts reaching 30 m.p.h.
Fifty years ago, the gales of November contributed to strong storms that sunk the Edmund Fitzgerald. On Wednesday, Nov. 12, Seeley will speak about the meteorological attributes of that fateful storm at Landmark Center in St. Paul. The hour-long event starts at noon.
Listen to the full weather chat by clicking the player above.
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