2 products issued by NWS for: Ely MN
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Duluth MN 1146 AM CDT Tue Jun 4 2024 MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-051700- Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake- North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore- Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass- Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis- Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price- 1146 AM CDT Tue Jun 4 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into tonight and some of these may become severe across much of the Northland. The main threats will be damaging wind gusts to 60 mph and hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter. Heavy rain of 1 to 2 inches, locally up to 3 inches this afternoon into tonight may also lead to some minor flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low lying areas from central Minnesota into northwest Wisconsin where a Flood Watch remains in effect. There is a high risk of rip currents today along Park Point and Wisconsin Point at the tip of western Lake Superior. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday There is a chance for more thunderstorms Wednesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Skywarn spotters will likely be needed this afternoon and evening. $$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 1015 AM CDT Tue Jun 4 2024 MNZ011-012-042000- North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake- Including the cities of Ely and Isabella 1015 AM CDT Tue Jun 4 2024 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT THE BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT... Severe thunderstorms are expected to affect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this evening and tonight. The storms may produce damaging winds, large hail, frequent cloud-to- ground lightning, and heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms could happen as early as 3 pm with the most likely time for thunderstorms between 5 pm and 1 am CDT. Now is the time to prepare for the possibility of severe thunderstorms. Campers are urged to take extra precautions now in order to secure campsites and make a plan in case of severe weather. Check campsites for standing dead trees or limbs that may fall in strong winds. Prepare to protect yourself from large hail using sleeping bags or other padded items. Sit on your personal floatation devices or sleeping pads to minimize your risk to lightning. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for updates and possible warnings. Repeating...severe thunderstorms are expected to affect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this evening and tonight. The storms may produce damaging winds, large hail, frequent cloud- to- ground lightning, and heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms could happen as early as 3 pm with the most likely time for thunderstorms between 5 pm and 1 am CDT. $$ PA