2 products issued by NWS for: Ely MN
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Duluth MN 405 AM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024 MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-130915- 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- 405 AM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Numerous severe thunderstorms are possible, with a risk level 3 of 5, today from 3 pm to 11 pm across the region. Initially these storms will be capable of very large hail potentially up to 3 inches in diameter, roughly around the size of baseballs. A tornado or two are also possible, especially across north central and northeast Minnesota. The strongest storms will have the potential to produce wind gusts up to 70 mph. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday An active weather pattern is expected to resume starting Saturday and continuing into early next week. There are some signals on Sunday for the possibility of stronger to severe storms, as well as some heavy rainfall and minor flooding potential late Saturday into Sunday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Skywarn spotters may be needed this afternoon and evening. $$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 835 AM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024 MNZ011-012-130300- North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake- Including the cities of Ely and Isabella 835 AM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT THE BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING... Severe thunderstorms may affect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Wednesday afternoon and evening. The storms are expected to produce strong winds, golf ball sized hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and heavy rainfall. These strong thunderstorms could happen as early as 3 PM Wednesday with the most likely time for thunderstorms between 4 PM and 9 PM Wednesday. Now is the time to prepare in case thunderstorms threaten. Campers should take extra precautions in order to secure campsites and make a plan in case of severe weather. For strong winds, try to keep your tent away from large or decayed trees. For large hail, use your well-tied down canoe or tent for shelter. For lightning, sit on your personal floatation devices or sleeping pads to minimize your risk and avoid putting your tent on top of exposed tree roots. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for updates and possible warnings. $$ Unruh