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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1022 AM CDT Sat May 18 2024

MNZ011-012-181900-
North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-
Including the cities of Ely and Isabella
1022 AM CDT Sat May 18 2024

...STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS MAY AFFECT THE BOUNDARY WATERS
CANOE AREA WILDERNESS THIS AFTERNOON...

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms may affect the Boundary
Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this afternoon. The storms may
produce strong winds up to 60 mph, large hail up to 1.5" in
diameter, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and locally heavy
rainfall. Thunderstorms could happen as early as 2 PM with the
most likely time for thunderstorms between 3 PM and 7 PM.

Now is the time to prepare in case thunderstorms threaten.
Campers should take extra precautions in order to secure
campsites and make a plan in case of severe weather.  In case of
lightning, sit on your personal floatation devices or sleeping
pads to minimize your risk to lightning. Monitor NOAA Weather
Radio for updates and possible warnings.

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JDS