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Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 10:22AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms may affect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this afternoon. The storms may produce strong winds up to 60 mph, large hail up to 1.5" in diameter, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and locally heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms could happen as early as 2 PM with the most likely time for thunderstorms between 3 PM and 7 PM. Now is the time to prepare in case thunderstorms threaten. Campers should take extra precautions in order to secure campsites and make a plan in case of severe weather. In case of lightning, sit on your personal floatation devices or sleeping pads to minimize your risk to lightning. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for updates and possible warnings.