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Showers and Thunderstorms Likely Wednesday for Rusk County

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BRIEF · October 28, 2026 · Elias Brandt

LADYSMITH — Wednesday brings areas of fog before 10 a.m. in Rusk County, then a chance of rain showers between 2 and 4 p.m., followed by showers and thunderstorms likely, according to the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities. Skies are mostly cloudy with a high near 68, temperatures falling to around 64 during the afternoon, and a south wind of 0 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is about 60 percent.

Tonight showers and thunderstorms are expected before midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms and patchy fog, with a low around 40 and temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. The southwest wind is 5 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph, the chance of precipitation is 100 percent, and new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for Rusk County.

Thursday brings areas of fog before 9 a.m., then sunny skies with a high near 59.

Sources: National Weather Service, read October 28, 2026.

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