Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 6:40PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 4:40pm
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking two broken lines of
thunderstorms capable of producing pea to penny size hail, wind
gusts to 40 mph, and occasional lightning. The first line extended
from Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to 9 miles northwest of
Isabella to 6 miles northeast of Brimson to 6 miles northwest of
Knife River to near Foxboro. The second line extended from near Ely
to Virginia to Floodwood to Aitkin to Brainerd. The lines of storms
were moving east-northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Pea to penny size hail, wind gusts to 40 mph. Weak, brief
tornadoes are possible from these storms as well.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. Spotters reported minor wind damage near
Iron Junction MN and there were several reports of pea to
half-inch diameter hail in the past 2 hours with these
storms.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Duluth, Superior, Brainerd, Cloquet, Ely, Big Sandy Lake, Gunflint
Lake, Lake Vermilion, Hermantown, Virginia, Baxter, Two Harbors,
Eveleth, Proctor, Crosby, Aitkin, Hoyt Lakes, Silver Bay, Gilbert,
and Aurora.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of funnel clouds and
weak, brief tornadoes. If a tornado touches down, they are capable
of producing wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph. If a funnel cloud is
spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the National
Weather Service.
These storms may intensify, so monitor local radio stations and
available television stations for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
North St. Louis; Northern Cook/Northern Lake; Central St. Louis; Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore; South Itasca; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis; Douglas; Bayfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender: