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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Duluth MN 212 PM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026 MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-041915- 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- 212 PM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight Isolated thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and tonight. A few strong to severe storms are possible with hail up to quarter size and wind gusts of 40-60 mph. Locally heavy rain which may lead to ponding on roads and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning are also possible. There is a level 1 of 5 risk for severe storms inland from Lake Superior south and west of a Northome to Biwabik to Twig to McGrath line. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday Additional rounds of thunderstorms are forecast through the holiday weekend and into next week. A few storms may be strong. Widespread severe weather is not anticipated at this time. Strong northeast winds will increase the threat of rip currents on Independence Day for areas near the Twin Ports, including the beaches of Duluth and Superior. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Skywarn spotters may be needed late this afternoon and into tonight. $$
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 558 PM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026 MNZ018-019-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-040200- North Itasca-Central St. Louis-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass- Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin- Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron- Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price- Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, Hinckley, Superior, Washburn, Bayfield, Ashland, Hurley, Grantsburg, Spooner, Hayward, and Phillips 558 PM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS AFFECTING THE NORTHLAND THROUGH THIS EVENING... Strong thunderstorms are expected to affect the Northland at least through sunset this evening. The storms may produce very localized wind gusts to 55 mph and small hail. Damage to trees and docks is possible from these strong of winds. Locally heavy rainfall of 1 to 3 inches in isolated spots may create minor flooding this evening. Campers and boaters should take extra precautions in order to secure campsites and make a plan in case of strong thunderstorms moving into the area. In case of lightning, sit on your personal floatation devices or sleeping pads to minimize your risk to lightning. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for updates and possible warnings. $$ NLy
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