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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
904 AM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024

MNZ011-012-182000-
North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-
Including the cities of Ely and Isabella
904 AM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT THE BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE
AREA WILDERNESS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...

Severe thunderstorms are expected to affect the Boundary Waters
Canoe Area Wilderness this afternoon and evening, following a
round of morning showers and embedded thunderstorms. The storms
may produce damaging winds, large hail, frequent cloud-to-ground
lightning, and locally heavy rainfall. There is also a low chance
for a tornado or two. Thunderstorms could happen as early as
2 PM with the most likely time for thunderstorms between 3 PM to 9
PM.

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 afternoon and evening, following a
round of morning showers and embedded thunderstorms. The storms
may produce damaging winds, large hail, frequent cloud-to-ground
lightning, and locally heavy rainfall. There is also a low chance
for a tornado or two. Thunderstorms could happen as early as
2 PM with the most likely time for thunderstorms between 3 PM to 9
PM.

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