High Wind Warning Issued for Southern Cook County and North Shore Through Monday
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NOAA issued it on April 2, 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, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages and hazardous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Cook County, Minnesota
- Issued
- April 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Duluth
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
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Duluth, MN. This alert is in effect from 7:00 PM CDT Sunday evening through 2:00 PM CDT Monday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Southern Cook County and the North Shore region in Minnesota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must drive, use extreme caution, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle.
Expected Conditions
North winds are forecast to reach speeds of 15 to 25 mph, with powerful gusts of up to 60 mph. These damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, likely resulting in widespread power outages. Travel will be difficult due to the intensity of the wind.
Timeline
- Alert Effective: Sunday, March 15 at 7:00 PM CDT
- Alert Expires: Monday, March 16 at 2:00 PM CDT
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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