Special Weather Statement, NWS Duluth, MN

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Duluth MN
429 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

.DISCUSSION...(This evening through Saturday)
Issued at 427 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

Summary: More chances for rain after thunderstorms today.
Temperatures start to drop to more seasonal levels later this week.

A stacked low moving over the Dakotas and western MN continues to
meander its way across our area, with the surface occluded front
along Hwy 2 in MN. Strong synoptic forcing from a 300mb jet streak
and upper level cut off low has combined with substantial effective
shear, MLCAPE 1000-1500 J/kg, and little to no capping. This has
allowed storms, some severe, to initiate over NE MN and the Bayfield
Peninsula, particularly in areas of less cloud cover and efficient
daytime heating. Storms will push north-northeastward this afternoon
and early this evening, with hail, strong winds, and brief tornadoes
possible. Severe storms are most likely north of Hwy 2 in both MN
and WI. Dry and much more stable air pushing in behind this
disturbance should allow any severe threat to come to an end quickly
around midnight. Some scattered showers are possible overnight over
the Iron Range and International Border with wrap around
precipitation as this system departs.

Global models are in amazingly decent agreement through all of the
work week. An upper level cutoff low moves over southern Wisconsin
Monday night into Tuesday morning, which will bring some chances for
rain to the eastern half of the CWA in the occluded quadrant of that
system. Continuing in our current pattern of stacked 500mb lows, yet
another is projected to sweep over the Upper Midwest Wednesday night
into Thursday, accompanied by a plume of Gulf moisture, which will
bring in high chances for widespread rain across the region. This
strong system should allow cooler, more seasonable temperatures to
return to the region with highs in the 50s and lows in the upper 30s
by Thursday. For our known cold local spots, this will likely be the
next chance for frost since early September!

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Monday afternoon)
Issued at 1229 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

Mixed conditions across the region this afternoon will continue
through much of the TAF period. Some scattered thunderstorms are
possible early this afternoon at BRD and INL before more widespread
thunderstorms are expected to cross from southwest to northeast late
this afternoon and early this evening. Most storms should be out of
the area by midnight. IFR and LIFR ceilings are expected to build in
behind the thunderstorms early Monday morning at all terminals
except HYR.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 427 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

Thunderstorm chances over western Lake Superior will continue this
evening until storms move out of the region late tonight. Gusty east
winds along the North Shore should dissipate this evening as winds
turn and become gusty from the southwest overnight into Monday
morning. A brief period of these strong southwest winds will lead to
a period of 3 to 5 foot waves along the North Shore northeast of
Taconite Harbor. A Small Craft Advisory has been issued for tomorrow
morning. Winds will continue from the southwest through the day
Monday but calm down as the pressure gradient lessens in the
afternoon. Winds turn from the north Tuesday 10-15 knots. There are
chances for rain over western Lake Superior early Tuesday morning
and Wednesday evening into Thursday. Overall, conditions on Superior
will be generally unsettled for much of this week, in a much more
typical October fashion.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
DLH  51  63  53  63 /  20  10  20  20
INL  52  63  48  60 /  70  20  10  10
BRD  48  66  49  63 /  40   0   0  10
HYR  48  65  51  64 /   0  20  40  20
ASX  50  68  52  65 /  30  20  50  30

&&

.DLH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
MN...None.
LS...Small Craft Advisory from 5 AM to 1 PM CDT Monday for LSZ140-141.

&&

DISCUSSION...Levens/Unruh
AVIATION...Levens/Melde
MARINE...Levens/Unruh

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
146 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-111900-
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-
146 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight

Isolated severe storms are possible this afternoon and early
evening. Hail to half-dollar size, damaging wind gusts to 60 mph,
weak and brief tornadoes, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning
are the main threats. The risk of severe storms will decrease
quickly this evening with the loss of daytime heating. A severe
thunderstorm watch is in effect until 9 PM.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotters are encouraged to report hail of any size and
rainfall amounts to the National Weather Service.

LSZ121-140>148-150-111900-
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-
146 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

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 east and northeast winds of 10 to 15 knots with gusts to
20 knots will build waves to 3 to 5 feet along portions of the
North Shore and near the Twin Ports through mid-afternoon. Winds
will turn southwesterly by late afternoon. A Small Craft Advisory
is in effect for the locations where wind and waves will be most
hazardous.

Strong storms are also expected this afternoon and early evening
with large and and strong winds the main threats.  A severe
thunderstorm watch is in effect until 9 PM.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

An active weather pattern is expected throughout the upcoming
week. There will be several time periods when conditions may be
hazardous to smaller vessels.

Wolfe

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
428 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

MNZ012-021-102200-
Northern Cook/Northern Lake MN-Southern Cook/North Shore MN-
428 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Cook
County through 500 PM CDT...

At 427 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tofte, or 22 miles southwest of Grand Marais, moving north 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 unsecured
         objects around. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Lutsen around 435 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Eagle Mountain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors, including anyone on or in the water, should seek
shelter inside a sturdy building or hard topped vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
northeastern Minnesota.

&&

LAT...LON 4773 9026 4767 9052 4758 9074 4751 9086
      4752 9091 4796 9080 4799 9045 4793 9010
TIME...MOT...LOC 2127Z 195DEG 32KT 4759 9075

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

Wolfe

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
431 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

MNZ012-020-102200-
Northern Cook/Northern Lake MN-Southern Lake/North Shore MN-
431 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Lake County
through 500 PM CDT...

At 430 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Whyte, or 36 miles southeast of Ely, moving north at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Winds gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Whyte, Highland Lake, Isabella, Dumbbell Lake, Thomas Lake Near
Brimson, Finland, Greenwood Lake, Wales, Murphy City, Gooseberry
Falls State Park, and Split Rock Lighthouse State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors, including anyone on or in the water, should seek
shelter inside a sturdy building or hard topped vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
northeastern Minnesota.

&&

LAT...LON 4781 9164 4771 9112 4715 9146 4718 9179
      4724 9179
TIME...MOT...LOC 2130Z 196DEG 33KT 4743 9154

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

Melde

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
433 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

MNZ011-102200-
North St. Louis MN-
433 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of north central St.
Louis County through 500 PM CDT...

At 433 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles east of Crane Lake, to 6 miles
northeast of Lake Vermilion, moving north at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Lake Vermilion, Trout Lake, Loon Lake, and Lac la Croix.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors, including anyone on or in the water, should seek
shelter inside a sturdy building or hard topped vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
northeastern Minnesota.

&&

LAT...LON 4791 9226 4790 9245 4824 9238 4822 9237
      4825 9227 4827 9229 4829 9230 4831 9230
      4832 9231 4833 9229 4834 9229 4835 9225
      4835 9224
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 197DEG 23KT 4827 9229 4792 9228

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Melde

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DULUTH MN
434 PM CDT SUN OCT 10 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0423 PM     HAIL             SOUDAN                  47.81N 92.24W
10/10/2021  M0.25 INCH       ST. LOUIS          MN   AMATEUR RADIO

&&

JJM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
443 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

MNZ011-019-102215-
Central St. Louis MN-North St. Louis MN-
443 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern St.
Louis County through 515 PM CDT...

At 442 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles northeast of Crane Lake, to Boundary
Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, to near Robinson, moving north at 30
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Ely, Lake Vermilion, Babbitt, Robinson, Burntside Lake, Lac la Croix,
Lake Agnes, Loon Lake, Bear Head Lake State Park, Bear Island Lake,
Bear Head Lake, Cummings Lake, High Lake, Trout Lake, Shagawa Lake,
Big Moose Lake, Soudan Underground Mine State Park, and Crooked Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors, including anyone on or in the water, should seek
shelter inside a sturdy building or hard topped vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
northeastern Minnesota.

&&

LAT...LON 4836 9206 4833 9205 4832 9200 4827 9201
      4824 9197 4825 9195 4823 9196 4824 9189
      4822 9186 4805 9180 4799 9180 4766 9206
      4798 9241 4823 9238 4822 9237 4825 9227
      4832 9231 4836 9226 4834 9221 4836 9216
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 189DEG 28KT 4835 9229 4814 9208 4779 9206

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

Melde

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
457 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

MNZ012-102230-
Northern Cook/Northern Lake MN-
457 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Lake County
through 530 PM CDT...

At 457 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Whyte, or 33 miles southeast of Ely, moving north at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Whyte, Isabella, Dumbbell Lake, and Greenwood Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors, including anyone on or in the water, should seek
shelter inside a sturdy building or hard topped vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
northeastern Minnesota.

&&

LAT...LON 4771 9119 4740 9141 4737 9147 4742 9169
      4780 9156
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 199DEG 26KT 4747 9153

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Melde