{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.7e5ea584c9acb896b2d789a4c35e1ddd846c9f82.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 2:44PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-09","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.7e5ea584c9acb896b2d789a4c35e1ddd846c9f82.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Duluth MN"},"word_count":180,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 2:44PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** North St. Louis; Northern Cook/Northern Lake\n**Issued by:** NWS Duluth MN\n**Sent:** 2026-06-09T14:44:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-09T14:44:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-10T07:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nSevere thunderstorms are expected to affect the Boundary Waters\nCanoe Area Wilderness on Wednesday. Several rounds of storms are\npossible early Wednesday morning between 3 to 8 AM and another\nround Wednesday afternoon and evening after 2pm. The storms may\nproduce damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, frequent cloud-\nto- ground lightning, and locally heavy rainfall.\n\nNow is the time to prepare in case thunderstorms threaten.\nCampers should take extra precautions now in order to secure\ncampsites and make a plan in case of severe weather. For strong\nwinds, try to keep your tent away from large or decayed trees.\nFor large hail, use your well-tied down canoe or tent for\nshelter. For lightning, sit on your personal floatation devices\nor sleeping pads and avoid putting your tent on top of exposed\ntree roots to minimize your risk. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for\nupdates and possible warnings."}