Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Itasca County, Minnesota
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 17 at 5:49PM CDT until August 17 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
At 548 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Buhl to near Chisholm to Zemple, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. These severe storms will be near... Hibbing, Mountain Iron, Keewatin, Buhl, Nashwauk, and Cherry around 555 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include Virginia.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 6:49 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Duluth MN
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET
Last Checked
41 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Itasca County, Minnesota?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (41 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET.
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