Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
749 PM CDT Tue Jul 27 2021

MNZ011-012-281400-
North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-
Including the cities of Ely and Isabella
749 PM CDT Tue Jul 27 2021

...STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS MAY AFFECT THE BOUNDARY WATERS
CANOE AREA WILDERNESS WEDNESDAY MORNING AND AFTERNOON...

Strong to severe thunderstorms may affect the Boundary Waters
Canoe Area Wilderness Wednesday morning and again during the
afternoon hours. The first round of storms may move through during
the 8AM to 11AM period. The storms will be capable of erratic and
gusty winds of 30 to 55 mph, hail up to the size of quarters,
frequent cloud- to- ground lightning, and locally heavy rainfall,
which may lead to localized minor flooding of creeks, streams, and
low- lying areas.

Campers should take extra precautions in order to secure
campsites and make a plan in case of severe weather. Check
campsites for possible hazards, including standing dead trees or
limbs, as well as low spots where water can pool. Move tents away
from creeks and rivers in case of flash flooding. Prepare to
protect yourself from large hail using sleeping bags or other
padded Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for updates and possible
warnings.

Storm through Grand Rapids made a lot of tooth picks. Many large trees snapped half way up. Not widespread like the straight line winds, but wouldn’t have wanted to clear portages after today.

Was also surprised how many 612ers were handing out business cards for tree removal

Last nights event-




NWS DLH take on tomorrow's event - I haven't seen anything (yet) to change this Southerly track of the BW in general for the worst weather. The special weather statement from NWS DLH seems a bit odd after putting this out-

Did the BWCA get any rain today?

Yes- but the areas along the border that really needed it most got the least amounts.