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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Issued: 12:31 AM Jul. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR SOUTHWESTERN ASHLAND AND EASTERN SAWYER COUNTIES... At 731 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 miles west of Butternut to 11 miles west of Park Falls to 9 miles east of Winter to 13 miles east of Exeland, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Winter, Exeland, Ojibwa, Connors Lake, Blaisdell Lake, and Loretta. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. && TORNADO...POSSIBLE; HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Issued: 12:30 AM Jul. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR IRON...SOUTHERN ASHLAND...NORTHERN PRICE AND EASTERN SAWYER COUNTIES... At 729 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Saxon to 6 miles southeast of Upson to 6 miles east of Glidden to Butternut to near Winter, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. These severe storms will be near... Park Falls, Hurley, Butternut, and Gile around 735 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include Turtle Flambeau Flowage, Ironwood, Fifield, Mercer and Phillips. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. && TORNADO...POSSIBLE; HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Tornado Warning
Issued: 12:28 AM Jul. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR SOUTH CENTRAL ASHLAND...NORTHWESTERN PRICE AND EAST CENTRAL SAWYER COUNTIES... At 727 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 13 miles southwest of Butternut, or 15 miles west of Park Falls, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Park Falls, Loretta, Butternut Lake, and Blaisdell Lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Issued: 12:17 AM Jul. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 513 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS CHEQUAMEGON BAY-BAYFIELD TO OAK POINT WI OAK POINT TO SAXON HARBOR WI
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Issued: 12:17 AM Jul. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 513 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN PRICE IN NORTHWEST WISCONSIN ASHLAND IRON SAWYER THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ASHLAND, HAYWARD, HURLEY, AND PHILLIPS. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THE TRIBAL LANDS OF THE BAD RIVER RESERVATION, THE LAC COURTE OREILLES RESERVATION AND THE NORTHWESTERN AREA OF THE LAC DU FLAMBEAU BAND.
Flood Watch
Issued: 11:25 PM Jul. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Pine, Southern Lake, Carlton and southern St. Louis Counties and Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Bad River Reservation, the Fond du Lac Band, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County and the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving cold front will bring continued heavy rainfall which may lead to rapid runoff and flash flooding this evening into tonight. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with the highest of these amounts expected southeast of a Siren to Bayfield line. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 10:51 PM Jul. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Ashland County in northwestern Wisconsin... Bayfield County in northwestern Wisconsin... Southeastern Douglas County in northwestern Wisconsin... * Until 1145 PM CDT Tuesday. * At 551 PM CDT Tuesday, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Ashland, Washburn, Sanborn, Iron River, Lake Nebagamon, Barnes, Barksdale, Brule, Solon Springs, Drummond, Gordon, Town of Delta, Ino, Benoit, Odanah, Bennett, Mason, Lake Owen, Upper Eau Claire Lake and Grand View. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and to the National Weather Service in Duluth when you can do so safely. Flooding can be reported to the National Weather Service at 1-800-685-8612. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
Flood Advisory
Issued: 10:25 PM Jul. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Carlton and Pine Counties and Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield and Douglas Counties. * WHEN...Until 1130 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 524 PM CDT Tuesday, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Flash Flood Warnings may be needed. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Superior, Ashland, Moose Lake, Washburn, Sanborn, Hawthorne, Iron River, Lake Nebagamon, Cable, Barnes, Wascott, Maple, Barksdale, Brule, Barnum, Poplar, Solon Springs, Oulu, Bayfield Drummond, and the Apostles Islands National Lakeshore. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Campers and hikers should avoid flooded trail crossings. If camping at a site along or near the banks of rivers or streams, move away from those locations and seek higher ground. Trails in hilly terrain can quickly become unstable during or shortly after heavy rainfall. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and to the National Weather Service in Duluth when you can do so safely. Flooding can be reported to the National Weather Service at 1-800-685-8612. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:23 PM Jul. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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