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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.

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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.

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NLy

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