{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.dfbff04990059784fea9cc1884b3525923fc5407.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 5:58PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-03","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.dfbff04990059784fea9cc1884b3525923fc5407.001.1","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":167,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 5:58PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** North Itasca; Central St. Louis; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis; Pine; Douglas; Bayfield; Ashland; Iron; Burnett; Washburn; Sawyer; Price\n**Issued by:** NWS Duluth MN\n**Sent:** 2026-07-03T17:58:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-03T17:58:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-03T21:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nStrong thunderstorms are expected to affect the Northland at least\nthrough sunset this evening. The storms may produce very localized\nwind gusts to 55 mph and small hail. Damage to trees and docks is\npossible from these strong of winds. Locally heavy rainfall of 1\nto 3 inches in isolated spots may create minor flooding this\nevening.\n\nCampers and boaters should take extra precautions in order to\nsecure campsites and make a plan in case of strong thunderstorms\nmoving into the area. In case of lightning, sit on your personal\nfloatation devices or sleeping pads to minimize your risk to\nlightning. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for updates and possible\nwarnings."}