Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
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667 WWUS83 KDLH 181140 SPSDLH Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 640 AM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024 MNZ011-012-181400- North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake- Including the cities of Ely and Isabella 640 AM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT THE BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS TODAY... Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to affect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness starting this morning and lasting through early this evening. The storms may produce damaging winds, large hail, frequent cloud- to- ground lightning, and locally heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms are expected from 7 AM through 9 AM, then additional thunderstorms are expected starting around noon and lasting into the early 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. Repeating...Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to affect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness starting this morning and lasting through early this evening. The storms may produce damaging winds, large hail, frequent cloud- to- ground lightning, and locally heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms are expected from 7 AM through 9 AM, then additional thunderstorms are expected starting around noon and lasting into the early evening. $$ JDS