High Wind Warning Issued for Southern Cook County and North Shore Through Friday Night
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Southern Cook County, including Grand Portage Reservation, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected Friday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Cook County, Minnesota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Duluth MN
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Cook County, Minnesota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Duluth, MN, has issued a High Wind Warning for the North Shore region. This alert indicates that damaging wind conditions are likely, posing a threat to property and travel safety.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Southern Cook County in Minnesota. This geographic area includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use extreme caution if you must drive, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Given the forecast, residents should prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages.
Expected Conditions
West winds between 15 and 25 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 12:00 PM CST on Friday, February 27. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 12:00 AM CST on Saturday, February 28.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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