Warning Issued as Hundreds of Thousands Told To Stay Out of This Great Lake
Summary
The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned people to avoid swimming in parts of Lake Superior in Wisconsin and Montana due to dangerous waves and rip currents. These conditions could lead to hazardous swimming situations, with a potential for another warning later in the week if weather patterns change. This alert comes as temperatures are warmer than usual, which might attract more beachgoers.Key Facts
- The warning affects more than 200,000 people near Lake Superior in Wisconsin and Montana.
- Warm weather in Minnesota and Wisconsin might draw more people to the beaches.
- So far, 72 people have drowned in the Great Lakes this year; Lake Superior accounts for six of these drownings.
- The NWS Duluth office issued a coastal hazard message warning about rip currents and high waves.
- Rip currents can pull swimmers away from land, and swimmers should swim parallel to the shore to escape.
- The warning will last until Monday evening, but similar warnings might be needed later in the week.
- Warm and humid weather is expected to continue, with chances of strong storms in northern Minnesota.
- Swimming conditions are dangerous due to rapid incoming waves and strong rip currents.
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