Robert Poynter

Fargo

Meteorologist at WDAY-TV (Fargo, ND)

Retired SCSU swimmer, avid Pokémon fan, Meteorologist, he/him

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Showers and storms move in this afternoon

1 week ago | postbulletin.com | Robert Poynter

Today looks to bring a round of showers and storms along a cold front during the afternoon. Some of the storms could be on the stronger side, with hail being the mail risk. Luckily the storms wind down this evening then by the night a few showers remain. Scattered showers continue into Friday, with cooler temperatures in the low 50s, after today's temperatures in the mid 60s. Saturday brings back the sunshine, but temperatures stay cool in the mid 50s.
A sunny and mild day for the region

1 week ago | postbulletin.com | Robert Poynter

Sunshine continues over the region today, and temperatures warm up nicely to the low 60s. Clouds make a return overnight and rain showers will be over us for Thursday. The rain will continue throughout the day, but temperatures warm up to the mid 60s. More areas of rain and even a thundershower is possible for Friday as temperatures drop to the upper 50s. Saturday brings back the sunshine with highs in the mid 50s.
Sunshine Wednesday before rain returns

1 week ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Robert Poynter

Skies are clear yet again Wednesday, with breezy conditions and highs in the upper 40s. Clouds and rain will make a return, however, as soon as Wednesday night. Areas of on-and-off rain showers will continue Thursday and Friday. Despite the clouds and rain, temperatures are slightly higher in the low 50s. Sunshine returns for the weekend with highs staying in the low 50s.
Sunshine for the middle of the week

1 week ago | postbulletin.com | Robert Poynter

The sun is back overhead today, with highs in the low 50s and breezy conditions. We keep the sunshine tomorrow and highs get warm into the low 60s. Unfortunately, rain chances look to arrive Thursday and stay with us into the end of the week. Despite the clouds and rain, temperatures get to near 70 degrees Thursday afternoon. We hang on to the low 60s for Friday afternoon and continue the shower chances. Sunshine makes a return this weekend.
A small break from rain Tuesday

1 week ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Robert Poynter

The sun is back in the picture Tuesday, but temperatures remain on the cool side. Highs get into the mid- to upper 40s in the afternoon, with a breezy northwest wind gusting up to 30 mph at times. Wednesday continues the sunshine with similar temperatures, although the wind subsides. Thursday looks to bring another rain system into the region. Areas of on-and-off rain showers will be around heading into Friday as well. Despite the clouds and rain, both days are slightly warmer in the low 50s.
Rain chances later this weekend

1 week ago | postbulletin.com | Robert Poynter

Sunshine is back in the region today, and with a south wind help boost our temperatures. South winds gust up to 30 mph this afternoon and temperatures get into the mid 60s. This warm weather continues tomorrow, but cloud cover and rain chances make their return. Highs get into the upper 60s with the south breeze still in the region. Rain chances go into the evening, with an isolated t-storm possible as well.
A soggy end to weekend

1 week ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Robert Poynter

Temperatures have been warming up these past few days, and it all leads up to a pleasant afternoon Saturday. Highs get to around 60 degrees thanks partly to a breezy south wind. Overcast skies will be over the area the entire weekend, with rain moving in Sunday. Areas of rain start Sunday afternoon and carry overnight into Monday. Unfortunately, our temperatures take a drop with highs back into the mid-40s by Monday.
Warming back up into the weekend

2 weeks ago | postbulletin.com | Robert Poynter

Conditions remain cloudy today, but we start a warming trend today with highs back into the mid 50s. The sunshine returns for Saturday, and highs get into the mid 60s. Along with the sun, a breezy south wind helps usher in warmer air. We eventually climb up to the low 70s for Sunday with cloudy skies and scattered showers. Temperatures cool back down to the mid 50s by Monday.
Sunshine returns to end workweek

2 weeks ago | duluthnewstribune.com | Robert Poynter

After some patchy fog Friday morning, sunshine is back in the picture for the region. Temperatures warm up, too, with highs back into the mid-50s. We climb up to around 60 degrees Saturday while clouds and breezy conditions move back in. Skies remain overcast and areas of rain return Sunday afternoon. This rain continues into Monday, and unfortunately, our temperatures drop back to the mid-40s for afternoon highs.
Light shower chances over the region

2 weeks ago | postbulletin.com | Robert Poynter

Clouds are back in the picture today, and with it brings light chances of rain showers. Temperatures do warm up however, with highs getting close to the 60 degree mark. The light rain chances go into tonight and Thursday as well. Temperatures do cool down to around 50 degrees tomorrow afternoon, and the rain chances end by the evening. Friday brings back the sunshine and temperatures are warming back up. Saturday brings with it sunshine and highs in the mid 60s.