Expires:202405181900;Remove:202405181900;429534 WWUS83 KDLH 181522 SPSDLH Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 1022 AM CDT Sat May 18 2024 MNZ011-012-181900- North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake- Including the cities of Ely and Isabella 1022 AM CDT Sat May 18 2024 ...STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS MAY AFFECT THE BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS THIS AFTERNOON... Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms may affect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this afternoon. The storms may produce strong winds up to 60 mph, large hail up to 1.5" in diameter, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and locally heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms could happen as early as 2 PM with the most likely time for thunderstorms between 3 PM and 7 PM. Now is the time to prepare in case thunderstorms threaten. Campers should take extra precautions in order to secure campsites and make a plan in case of severe weather. In case of lightning, sit on your personal floatation devices or sleeping pads to minimize your risk to lightning. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for updates and possible warnings. $$ JDS