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Small Craft Advisory 52, NWS Duluth, MN

August 11, 2021

NWS Duluth, MN issued this small craft advisory at Aug 11, 2021, 10:16 AM CDT. It took effect at Aug 12, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 11, 2021, 10:16 AM CDT (15:16 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 12, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT
Expired
Aug 12, 2021, 7:01 PM CDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Duluth, MN

The text

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390 
WHUS73 KDLH 111516
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1016 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

LSZ145>147-150-120330-
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.210812T1500Z-210813T1500Z/
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
1016 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, Port Wing to Sand Island 
  WI, Sand Island to Bayfield WI and Outer Apostle Islands 
  Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 10 AM CDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large wave swell may linger through the day
  Friday along the South Shore and in the Apostle Islands. Small
  craft should use caution especially around shoreline features
  such as cliffs and shoals where wave heights may be increased
  and wave direction unpredictable. 
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ141>144-120330-
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.210812T1800Z-210813T0000Z/
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-
1016 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN, Taconite Harbor to 
  Silver Bay Harbor MN, Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN and 
  Two Harbors to Duluth MN.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ121-148-120330-
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.210812T1800Z-210813T0000Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
1016 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 
  2 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI and Oak Point 
  to Saxon Harbor WI.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
147 
WHUS73 KDLH 112047
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
347 PM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

LSZ145>147-150-120900-
/O.EXT.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.210812T1500Z-210813T1200Z/
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
347 PM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield 
  WI, Duluth MN to Port Wing WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 
  5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large wave swell may linger through Friday
  morning along the South Shore and in the Apostle Islands. Small
  craft should use caution especially around shoreline features 
  such as cliffs and shoals where wave heights may be increased 
  and wave direction unpredictable.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ141>144-120900-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.210812T1800Z-210813T0000Z/
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-
347 PM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Two Harbors to Duluth MN, Taconite Harbor to Silver 
  Bay Harbor MN, Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN and Grand 
  Marais to Taconite Harbor MN.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ121-148-120900-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.210812T1800Z-210813T0000Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
347 PM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 
  1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Chequamegon Bay- 
  Bayfield to Oak Point WI.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
971 
WHUS73 KDLH 120252
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
952 PM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

LSZ140-121500-
/O.EXB.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.210812T1500Z-210813T0000Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
952 PM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ145>147-150-121500-
/O.EXT.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.210812T0900Z-210813T1200Z/
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
952 PM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2
  to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield 
  WI, Duluth MN to Port Wing WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 
  5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ141>144-121500-
/O.EXT.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.210812T1500Z-210813T0000Z/
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-
952 PM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Two Harbors to Duluth MN, Taconite Harbor to Silver 
  Bay Harbor MN, Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN and Grand 
  Marais to Taconite Harbor MN.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ121-148-121500-
/O.EXT.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.210812T1500Z-210813T0000Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
952 PM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 
  1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Chequamegon Bay- 
  Bayfield to Oak Point WI.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
477 
WHUS73 KDLH 120855
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
355 AM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

LSZ140>144-122100-
/O.EXT.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.210812T1200Z-210813T0000Z/
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-
355 AM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 
  1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Two Harbors to Duluth MN, Taconite Harbor to Silver 
  Bay Harbor MN, Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN, Grand 
  Portage to Grand Marais MN and Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor 
  MN.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ145>147-150-122100-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.210812T0900Z-210813T1200Z/
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
355 AM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2
  to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield 
  WI, Duluth MN to Port Wing WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 
  5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ121-148-122100-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.210812T1500Z-210813T0000Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
355 AM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Chequamegon Bay- 
  Bayfield to Oak Point WI.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
553 
WHUS73 KDLH 121509
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1009 AM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

LSZ145>147-150-130315-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210813T1200Z/
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
1009 AM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 
  1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield 
  WI, Duluth MN to Port Wing WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 
  5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ140>144-130000-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210813T0000Z/
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-
1009 AM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kts and waves 
  1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Two Harbors to Duluth MN, Taconite Harbor to Silver 
  Bay Harbor MN, Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN, Grand 
  Portage to Grand Marais MN and Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor 
  MN.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ121-148-130000-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210813T0000Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
1009 AM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Chequamegon Bay- 
  Bayfield to Oak Point WI.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
968 
WHUS73 KDLH 122101
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
401 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

LSZ145>147-150-130915-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210813T1200Z/
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
401 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 
  1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield 
  WI, Duluth MN to Port Wing WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 
  5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ140>144-130000-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210813T0000Z/
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-
401 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds of 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Two Harbors to Duluth MN, Taconite Harbor to Silver 
  Bay Harbor MN, Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN, Grand 
  Portage to Grand Marais MN and Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor 
  MN.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ121-148-130000-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210813T0000Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
401 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds of 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Chequamegon Bay- 
  Bayfield to Oak Point WI.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
876 
WHUS73 KDLH 130001
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
701 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

LSZ145>147-150-130115-
/O.CAN.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210813T1200Z/
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
701 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The gusty winds will continue to subside.

$$

LSZ121-140>144-148-130115-
/O.EXP.KDLH.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210813T0000Z/
Chequamegon Bay-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-
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
701 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The gusty winds will continue to subside.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Duluth, MN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Aug 11, 6:38 AM CDT, 3 hours 38 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 11, 6:38 AM CDT, 3 hours 38 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Duluth MN
638 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

.DISCUSSION...(Today through Tuesday)
Issued at 546 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

Summary...Rain showers this morning to bring widespread light
rainfall amounts to the area, then clearing and becoming breezy
this afternoon. Another cold front tonight to bring some more
light rain showers to the northern zones, but then another breezy
dry day on Thursday. Dry weather returns for the weekend and early
next week with warming temperatures. Precipitation chances
increase once again about mid week next week.

Rain showers moving through the area this morning are bringing
some light, but still widespread rainfall to the area. I expect
this rainfall to continue moving to the east in the wake of a weak
cold front this morning, and should exit the forecast area to the
east by late morning. Rainfall amounts for most locations should
only be a few hundredths of an inch, though a lucky few locations
may get more. This band of rainfall is being generated by a nice
band of frontogenesis right behind an otherwise weak cold front
that is moving through the area this morning. Once the rainfall
moves out of the area, model soundings show we should get into
some deep mixing and steep low level lapse rates, which should
bring down gusty winds for the late morning and afternoon hours.
Portions of NE MN mix to 700mb, tapping into 30-35 knot winds. I
currently have wind gusts up to 30 mph for the areas most likely
to get strong winds. Another weak front will move through the area
tonight, but with drier air, is only going to produce some light
rain showers or sprinkles north of the Iron Range. We will have
another deep mixing day with gusty winds once again on Thursday,
though with weaker winds aloft the surface winds will be a little
weaker. High temperatures both today and Thursday will be slightly
cooler than the last couple days. Today will get into the mid 70s
to low 80s, and then after a fresh push of cooler air, Thursday
will stay in the 70s and even upper 60s. A ridge of high pressure
builds into the area for Friday for generally quieter conditions
and another day mostly in the 70s for highs. Our coolest night in
a while should happen Thursday night, with overnight lows mostly
in the 40s.

Return flow begins to set up on Saturday as the surface ridge
slides off to our southeast. The upper level pattern also begins
to shift as the trough axis we have over the area now also shifts
to the east and ridging begins to build over the area. The
building heights and general south-southwest return flow sets up
over the area through the weekend, which will result in gradually
warming temperatures into early next week. The models are hinting
at some precipitation chances in the Tuesday-Wednesday time frame
as some decent upper level shortwaves move our direction,
flattening the upper level ridge and perhaps managing to run some
showers and thunderstorms across the area. However, there is very
little consistency at this time and do not have a lot of
confidence in actually getting precipitation until later in the
week. High temperatures will be back into the 80s everywhere
starting on Sunday, and continuing through the first half of next
week.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday morning)
Issued at 638 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

A band of light rain showers with a few embedded thunderstorms
moving through the terminals this morning has brought
predominantly VFR conditions, though a few locations have gotten
briefly lower conditions. Have included VCTS for KDLH and KHYR, as
they are the only sites that might still get thunder this morning.
These showers will continue to move east across the area, but
should move out of the terminals by 17z this morning. VFR
conditions expected for the remainder of the TAF forecast. Winds
to become west as the rain moves out and should increase to 10 to
15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots for some of the terminals
this afternoon before diminishing again by 01z.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 546 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

Southwest winds over the lake this morning will increase during
the day today and may gust around 20 knots for parts of the lake
at times. These stronger winds will produce building waves along
the North Shore, and may push into the 2 to 4 foot range north of
Grand Marais at times. Showers moving over the lake this morning
will move out of the area by late morning, leaving clearing skies
for the afternoon. Winds to shift to the west for Thursday and
increase into the 10 to 20 knot range behind a cold front. A Small
Craft Advisory may be needed during the daytime and evening hours
if the winds continue to appear this strong over the Lake. Winds
and waves should diminish overnight Thursday night and into
Friday.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
DLH  79  59  73  50 /  60  10   0   0
INL  77  53  67  47 /  10  30  20  10
BRD  82  59  77  48 /  20  10   0   0
HYR  80  58  77  48 /  60  10   0   0
ASX  82  61  77  51 /  60   0   0   0

&&

.DLH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
MN...None.
LS...None.
&&

DISCUSSION...LE
AVIATION...LE
MARINE...LE
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 11, 3:10 AM CDT, 7 hours 6 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
310 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-120815-
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-
310 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Mainly scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms over
northeastern Minnesota. For northwestern Wisconsin,
scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this morning
through mid afternoon. Some storms could produce strong winds and
small hail, but no severe weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

LSZ121-140>148-150-120815-
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-
310 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There are chances for a few isolated thunderstorms along the
South Shore on this morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Winds are expected to be gusty during the day on Thursday, with
values up to 20 kts. If winds continue to trend upward, a Small
Craft Advisory may be needed.

KSE

More information may be obtained at the following web address:
http://www.weather.gov/duluth (all lower case)

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 11, 7:42 AM CDT, 2 hours 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
742 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

MNZ038-WIZ006-007-111315-
Pine MN-Washburn WI-Burnett WI-
742 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of eastern Pine,
Washburn and Burnett Counties through 815 AM CDT...

At 741 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Cloverton, to 9 miles north of Grantsburg.
Movement was east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Webster around 755 AM CDT.
  Danbury around 800 AM CDT.
  Minong and Webb Lake Wisconsin around 810 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Markville, Saint
Croix State Park, Mckenzie Lake, Minong Flowage, Phantom Lake, Big
Sand Lake, Oakland, Chengwatana State Forest, Birch Island Lake and
Lampson.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4583 9305 4616 9248 4616 9155 4611 9155
      4574 9211
TIME...MOT...LOC 1241Z 259DEG 43KT 4609 9233 4591 9264

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

LE
Special weather statement, Aug 11, 8:17 AM CDT, 1 hour 59 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
817 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

WIZ006>008-111345-
Sawyer WI-Washburn WI-Burnett WI-
817 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Washburn,
southeastern Burnett and northwestern Sawyer Counties through 845 AM
CDT...

At 817 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Minong, to near Hertel.
Movement was east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Minong around 825 AM CDT.
  Spooner and Shell Lake around 840 AM CDT.
  Hayward around 845 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Spooner Lake,
Mckenzie Lake, Springbrook, Grindstone Lake, Lampson, Nelson Lake,
Sarona, Sissabagama Lake, Totagatic Flowage and Lac Courte Oreilles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4573 9215 4573 9227 4610 9196 4616 9139
      4616 9120 4564 9163 4564 9215
TIME...MOT...LOC 1317Z 267DEG 37KT 4605 9194 4572 9220

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

LE
Special weather statement, Aug 11, 8:53 AM CDT, 1 hour 23 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
853 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

WIZ003-007-008-111430-
Sawyer WI-Ashland WI-Washburn WI-
853 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern Washburn,
southwestern Ashland, and Sawyer Counties through 930 AM CDT...

At 852 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Round Lake, to 6 miles northwest of Stone
Lake, to near Spooner, to near Cumberland. Movement was east at 65
mph.

HAZARD...Winds of up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Hayward around 900 AM CDT.
  Round Lake and Little Round Lake around 905 AM CDT.
  Chippewa Flowage West and Birchwood around 910 AM CDT.
  Chippewa Flowage East, Radisson, Couderay and Chief Lake on
  Chippewa Flowage around 915 AM CDT.
  New Post around 920 AM CDT.
  Winter, Exeland and Glidden around 925 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Reserve, Spooner
Lake, Northwoods Beach, Chief Lake, Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation,
Edgewater, Deer Lake, Little Sissabagama Lake, Grindstone Lake and
Teal Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4567 9203 4582 9193 4591 9177 4608 9130
      4615 9046 4605 9049 4598 9059 4598 9068
      4592 9068 4564 9107 4564 9203
TIME...MOT...LOC 1352Z 263DEG 58KT 4603 9126 4591 9164 4582 9180 4559
9195

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Huyck
Special weather statement, Aug 11, 9:27 AM CDT, 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
927 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

WIZ008-009-111500-
Price WI-Sawyer WI-
927 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Price
and southern Sawyer Counties through 1000 AM CDT...

At 926 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Chippewa Flowage East, to near Couderay, to 6
miles west of Exeland. Movement was east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Chippewa Flowage East and New Post around 930 AM CDT.
  Winter around 940 AM CDT.
  Park Falls around 1000 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Connors Lake,
Loretta, Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, Butternut Lake, Blaisdell
Lake, Deer Lake, Chippewa Lake, Ojibwa and Chief Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4568 9154 4574 9147 4596 9130 4598 9043
      4564 9074 4564 9154
TIME...MOT...LOC 1426Z 264DEG 51KT 4591 9117 4576 9128 4568 9138

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Huyck
Special weather statement, Aug 11, 9:48 AM CDT, 28 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
948 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-111700-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-Southern Lake-Southern Cook-North Cass-
South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Isabella,
Bigfork, Hibbing, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Walker,
Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth,
Pine City, and Hinckley
948 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...NEAR-CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHEAST MINNESOTA DUE TO LOW RH AND GUSTY WINDS...

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire
weather conditions today. West winds of 10 to 18 mph with gusts
of 20 to 27 mph are forecast for this afternoon. Minimum relative
humidity values of 25 to 30 percent are also expected. Together,
these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check
burning restrictions and fire danger before burning.

For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

Huyck
Special weather statement, Aug 11, 9:57 AM CDT, 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
957 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

WIZ008-009-111530-
Price WI-Sawyer WI-
957 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Price
and southeastern Sawyer Counties through 1030 AM CDT...

At 957 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 15 miles southwest of Park Falls, to 7 miles
southeast of Winter, to 9 miles east of Exeland. Movement was east at
35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Fifield around 1025 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Connors Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4589 9080 4590 9023 4564 9068 4564 9122
TIME...MOT...LOC 1457Z 265DEG 31KT 4585 9073 4575 9091 4566 9105

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Huyck

The office that day

Everything else NWS Duluth, MN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 11, 7:42 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDLHBurnett33 min
Aug 11, 8:17 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDLHWashburn28 min
Aug 11, 8:53 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDLHSawyer, Washburn37 min
Aug 11, 9:27 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDLHSawyer33 min
Aug 11, 9:57 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDLHPrice33 min
Aug 11, 10:45 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDLHPrice30 min
Aug 11, 11:12 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDLHPrice18 min

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