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Sawyer County WI Sheriff Office
Sunday June 17th, 2018 :: 03:39 p.m. CDT

Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 04:00PM

The National Weather Service in Duluth MN has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Bayfield County in northwestern Wisconsin... Southeastern Douglas County in northwestern Wisconsin... Northern Washburn County in northwestern Wisconsin... Northwestern Sawyer County in northwestern Wisconsin...

* Until 400 PM CDT

* At 335 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Lake Nebagamon, to near Wascott, moving east at 50 mph. These are very dangerous storms. HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

* Locations impacted include... Washburn, Iron River, Lake Nebagamon, Cable, Barnes, Wascott, Barksdale, Brule, Solon Springs, Minong, Oulu, Drummond, Gordon, Ino, Seeley, Benoit, Namekagon Lake, Namekagon, Spider Lake In Sawyer County, and Mason. A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northwestern Wisconsin. HAIL...0.75IN WIND...80MPH

* AFFECTED AREAS: BAYFIELD ... DOUGLAS ... SAWYER ... WASHBURN

Instructions:

Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from windows. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle on flooded roadways.

Address/Location
Sawyer County WI Sheriff Office
15880 E 5th St
Hayward, WI 54843

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 715-634-5213

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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