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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
955 PM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

LSZ142-143-146-148-150-131500-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0074.250613T1400Z-250614T1000Z/
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
955 PM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO
5 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves 1 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN, Silver Bay
  Harbor to Two Harbors MN, Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Oak
  Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM
  from Mainland.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 5 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
715 PM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

MNZ003-024-027>032-040-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-140015-
Clay-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-
East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
715 PM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Rain and isolated thunderstorms continue across southeastern
North Dakota and west central Minnesota. There is a 90 percent
chance for over 1 inch of rain tonight into Friday afternoon south
of the I-94 corridor.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across the region next week,
with a low chance for severe thunderstorms each day.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
352 PM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

LSZ121-140>148-150-132100-
Bayfield to Oak Point WI-Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
352 PM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Superior
and the Nearshore waters of western Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight

Strong northeast winds with gusts to around 30 knots and waves of
4 to 7 feet are possible through this afternoon at the head of
the lake. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect from Two Harbors to
Port Wing.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Strong northeast winds and high waves continue through Friday.
Additional Small Craft Advisories may be needed.

$$

BJH

More information may be obtained at the following web address:
http://www.weather.gov/duluth

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
352 PM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-132100-
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-
352 PM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight

Non-severe thunderstorms with areas of moderate to heavy rain are
likely into Friday. The heaviest rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is
expected south of Highway 2, where ponding of water on roadways
is possible.

Increasing northeast winds and building waves will result in
hazardous swimming conditions along the beaches of Minnesota and
Wisconsin Point.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Heavy rain may continue into Friday morning.

Strong northeast winds and high waves may result in hazardous
swimming conditions along the beaches of Minnesota and Wisconsin
Points Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotter activation is not anticipated this afternoon or
tonight. Rainfall amounts from spotters and the public are
encouraged.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
317 PM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

MNZ039-046-SDZ003>010-132030-
Traverse-Big Stone-Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-Roberts-
Walworth-Edmunds-
317 PM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025 /217 PM MDT Thu Jun 12 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota, north
central South Dakota and northeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Showers and thunderstorms expected through tonight. No severe
weather is anticipated, however, lightning will be the main threat.
There is also the threat for heavy rain with an additional of 1 to 2
inches of rainfall along and east of the Sisseton Hills.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Thunderstorms expected through the weekend. However, no severe
weather is anticipated at this time. Main threat will be lightning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
317 PM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

SDZ011-015>023-033>035-132030-
Day-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-Spink-Clark-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-
Stanley-Sully-Hughes-
317 PM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025 /217 PM MDT Thu Jun 12 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central South Dakota, north
central South Dakota and northeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

There is a marginal risk (1 out of 5) for severe storms this
afternoon and evening. Main threats appear to be large hail (up to
quarter sized) and strong winds (60 mph gusts). There is also the
threat for heavy rain with an additional of 1 to 2 inches of rainfall
along and east of the Sisseton Hills.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Thunderstorms expected through the weekend. However, no severe
weather is anticipated at this time. Main threat will be lightning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
300 PM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
132000-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
300 PM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A few severe storms will be possible this afternoon & evening
across southern MN as a warm front moves into the state from Iowa.
Isolated instances of large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a
tornado or two will be possible.

Tonight, heavy rain is expected to develop to the north of the
warm front, with 1 to 3 inches of rain possible across central
Minnesota that could come as far south as Granite Falls and the
Twin Cities.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The heavy rain threat from tonight will continue into Friday
morning.

A very active period of weather is expected from
Saturday night through Wednesday, with multiple rounds of
thunderstorms expected. This will result in additional chances
for strong to severe storms and heavy rainfall.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation may be needed in southern Minnesota.

$$

BPH

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
829 AM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-
081>086-092>097-131330-
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
829 AM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon to
evening, with severe weather possible in northern Iowa during this
time. Hail and gusty winds would be the primary threats.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Isolated thunderstorms are forecast at times from Friday into
Saturday. The probability of severe weather is low during this time.
Additional thunderstorm chances are then forecast from Saturday
night into next week. The severe weather chances during that time
frame will be assessed in the coming days.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed across the northern half of Iowa
later today.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
412 AM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-130915-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-
Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Union-
412 AM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, central South
Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central South Dakota and
southeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Wildfire smoke may cause surface impacts at times. Those sensitive
to air pollutants should monitor air quality sources.

Showers and thunderstorms continue through tonight. Isolated strong
to severe storms are possible, and may produce half dollar sized hail
and wind gusts up to 70 mph. Locally heavy rainfall may also occur.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Periodic, low end shower and thunderstorm chances continue into
Saturday. Unsettled weather pattern continues Sunday through at least
mid next week leading to periods of showers and thunderstorms.
Guidance indicates strong to severe storms and locally heavy rainfall
are possible, although details remain uncertain. Continue to monitor
the forecast for updates.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
251 AM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-131100-
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
251 AM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast
Minnesota...northeast Iowa...and southwest into central
Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE... Today and Tonight

Thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and tonight. The
greatest chance will be south of Interstate 90 where hail up to
1 inch in diameter and gusty winds will be the primary threats.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Additional storms are expected on Friday and Friday night and
from Sunday night into Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

No action needed.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

$$

Boyne

U.S. Dept. of Commerce
NOAA National Weather Service
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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