Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
873 WWUS83 KDLH 161943 SPSDLH Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 243 PM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 MNZ011-012-170300- North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake- Including the cities of Ely and Isabella 243 PM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT THE BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING... Severe thunderstorms may affect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this afternoon and evening. The storms may produce damaging winds, large hail up to 2 inches in diameter, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and locally heavy rainfall. The window of time for thunderstorms is 3 PM to 10 PM this afternoon and evening. 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. $$ Rothstein