Weather Alerts

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 11 at 4:37PM CDT until September 11 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

At 436 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bear Head Lake State Park, or 15 miles southwest of Ely, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Public report of trees down near Embarrass. Radar indicated large hail. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm will be near... Babbitt, Birch Lake, and Bear Head Lake State Park around 440 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include southern Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Instructions: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.