Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 24 at 7:24PM CDT until July 24 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 5:24pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 723 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Oslund, or 36 miles northwest of Grand Rapids,
moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
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.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Itasca County, including the following locations... Sand
Lake, Jessie Lake, Spring Lake, Whitefish Lake, Max, North Star Lake,
Bowstring Lake, Talmoon, Bowstring, and Wirt.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Itasca, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov