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Beach Hazards Statement 11, NWS Duluth, MN

June 29, 2026Carlton County, Saint Louis County, Minnesota; Douglas County, Wisconsin

NWS Duluth, MN issued this beach hazards statement at Jun 29, 2026, 4:53 AM CDT for Carlton County, Saint Louis County, Minnesota; Douglas County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Jun 29, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 29, 2026, 4:53 AM CDT (09:53 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 29, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Jun 29, 2026, 10:00 PM CDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Duluth, MN

Counties Carlton County, MN, Saint Louis County, MN, Douglas County, WI

The radar

The Duluth radar (KDLH), 11 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The local office's own words before this beach hazards statement 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 beach hazards statement went out at Jun 29, 12:56 AM CDT, 3 hours 57 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 29, 12:56 AM CDT, 3 hours 57 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 29, 4:50 AM CDT, 3 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
450 AM CDT Mon Jun 29 2026

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-301000-
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-
450 AM CDT Mon Jun 29 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Strong northeast winds will increase the threat of rip currents
through this evening for areas near the Twin Ports, including the
beaches of Duluth and Superior. A Beach Hazards Statement has been
issued for these areas.

Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon into tonight.
If severe storms occur, all hazards are possible. Damaging wind
gusts are expected with severe storms, with some gusts to 80 mph
possible over north central Minnesota and east to the I-35
corridor and the Twin Ports. Large hail, with some up to baseball
sized in north central Minnesota, is also possible. There is also
a lesser threat for tornados across northeastern and north central
Minnesota. Some minor ponding is possible with any heavy rain.

Hot and humid conditions begin today, increasing the risk for
heat-related illnesses. Extreme Heat Warnings and
Heat Advisories are in effect for the southern half of the
Northland.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Additional rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast
Monday through Wednesday night, mainly across northwest Wisconsin.
Large hail, damaging winds, and locally heavy rainfall which could
lead to flash flooding are the main hazards. A tornado or two are
also possible.

There are additional chances of thunderstorms Thursday through
next Sunday.

Hot and humid conditions are forecast to continue through
Wednesday. The risk of heat-related illness will also continue.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotters may be needed today and tonight.

LSZ121-140>148-150-301000-
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-
450 AM CDT Mon Jun 29 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Northeast winds of 10-20 knots with gusts to 25 knots are
forecast near the Twin Ports and the North Shore through this
evening which will pose a risk to smaller vessels. A Small Craft
Advisory is in effect through this evening.

Strong to severe storms are possible across western Lake Superior
this afternoon and overnight. The main threats will be large
hail, strong wind gusts, and frequent cloud-to-water lightning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Several rounds of thunderstorms are forecast through the end of
the week. Some storms may be strong to severe Tuesday. The main
threats will be large hail, strong wind gusts, and frequent cloud-
to-water lightning.

KML

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 29, 1:40 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryDLH20 hr
Jun 29, 6:07 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningDLH53 min
Jun 29, 6:16 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningDLH59 min
Jun 29, 6:33 AM CDTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryDLH7 hr
Jun 29, 8:36 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryDLHLake3 hr
Jun 29, 9:45 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDLHCook, Lake36 min
Jun 29, 11:03 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatDLHAitkin, Cass, Crow Wing87 min
Jun 29, 11:36 AM CDTTornado WarningDLHCass, Crow Wing39 min
Jun 29, 11:47 AM CDTTornado WarningDLHCass, Crow Wing43 min
Jun 29, 12:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatDLHCass, Itasca59 min
Jun 29, 12:05 PM CDTTornado WarningDLHCass, Itasca40 min
Jun 29, 12:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatDLHAitkin, Carlton, Cass, Crow Wing, Itasca, Pine and 1 more81 min
Jun 29, 12:38 PM CDTTornado WarningDLHItasca, Saint Louis52 min
Jun 29, 12:44 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningDLH24 min
Jun 29, 12:49 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDLHCass, Itasca, Koochiching, Saint Louis56 min
Jun 29, 1:29 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryDLHSaint Louis84 min
Jun 29, 1:29 PM CDTTornado WarningDLHSaint Louis46 min
Jun 29, 1:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDLHItasca, Koochiching, Saint Louis60 min
Jun 29, 1:37 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDLHCook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Saint Louis83 min
Jun 29, 1:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatDLHAitkin, Carlton, Pine, Saint Louis67 min
Jun 29, 2:01 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningDLH89 min
Jun 29, 2:11 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryDLHSaint Louis2 hr
Jun 29, 2:37 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningDLH53 min
Jun 29, 2:37 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDLHCarlton, Pine, Saint Louis53 min
Jun 29, 3:30 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningDLH30 min
Jun 29, 4:03 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningDLH57 min
Jun 29, 4:24 PM CDTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryDLH16 hr
Jun 29, 5:23 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningDLH16 min
Jun 29, 5:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDLHKoochiching40 min
Jun 29, 9:20 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryDLHAshland, Bayfield3 hr
Jun 29, 3:05 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDLHAshland, Bayfield40 min
Jun 29, 3:21 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDLHBayfield, Douglas54 min
Jun 29, 4:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDLHAshland, Bayfield32 min
Jun 29, 5:07 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDLHAshland, Iron23 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.