Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 4:03AM CDT until May 27 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 2:03am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the
Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip
currents.
* WHERE...Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches.
* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...High wave action can make swimming difficult on days
such as this. Incoming waves in rapid succession can tire even
an experienced swimmer quickly. Rip currents can move you away
from land. To avoid being swept away, swim parallel to the shore
to exit a rip current.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A high risk of rip currents is forecast
again for Thursday.
Instruction:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description:
Carlton/South St. Louis; Douglas
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov