WWUS83 KDLH 140028 SPSDLH Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 728 PM CDT Sat Jul 13 2024 MNZ018-140045- North Itasca MN- 728 PM CDT Sat Jul 13 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN ITASCA COUNTY THROUGH 745 PM CDT... At 728 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Alvwood, or 39 miles northeast of Bemidji, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Squaw Lake and Alvwood. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for north central Minnesota. && LAT...LON 4785 9414 4779 9385 4764 9419 4774 9434 TIME...MOT...LOC 0028Z 305DEG 11KT 4777 9415 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ Unruh