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Park Point Beaches Packed with Swimmers Despite Rip Current Warning, Choppy Water

Many spent the hot second week of summer on the shore or in the water, despite the Red Flag Warning
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department issued a red-flag warning on Park Point Beaches Sunday because of a high risk of Rip Currents. Despite this, many on the beaches said they felt safe as long as they were careful and didn’t swim out far from shore. Sunday’s cooler temperatures were a welcome feeling for many after a week of 70’s…

River Quest Canceled
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St. Louis River Quest Canceled for the First Time in Program History

Organizers hope to bring those that missed out this year aboard next year.
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 28th Annual St. Louis River Quest, the three-day waterfront and water safety education program for sixth graders, has been canceled for the first time due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Originally scheduled for the beginning of May, River Quest has never been canceled since its start in 1993. 1,500 sixth graders from 13 area schools come to the…
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Fire Officials: No Swimming Advised on Park Point Beaches

A Red Flag Warning is in Effect Through 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 12
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Folks are not advised to be swimming at Park Point Beaches today. The Duluth Fire Department has issued a red flag warning Wednesday, September 11 due to the high risk of rip currents. The warning is effective through Thursday, September 12. This means wind and wave conditions can support rip currents. Fire officials say rip currents are life-threatening…
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Tuesday August 13, 2019: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Beach Hazard Statement, Below Average Temperatures, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, Fall Day, High Waves, lake breeze, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Nortland Weather Forecast, Rip Currents, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Twin Ports Weather Forecast
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Red Flag Warning At Twin Ports Beaches

BEACH HAZARD STATEMENT: No Swimming On Park Point & Wisconsin Point Wednesday
Brittney Merlot,

TWIN PORTS BEACHES – A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches until 9pm. High waves will develop as early as 10am, with the greatest heights this afternoon and evening. Winds are sustained at 10-15mph, with gusts up to 20mph. This creates dangerous swimming conditions along the Lake Superior shoreline, due to rip currents…
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Rip Current Warning on Park Point Beaches

Fire Department warns against swimming.
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department is warning the public that it’s too dangerous to swim at park point beaches because of rip currents in Lake Superior. The rip currents extend as far as 100 yards offshore, and there aren’t any lifeguards at the beaches. There are red flags up at the 12th st beach, Lafayette Square, and the Park…
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Monday September 3, 2018: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Beach Hazard Statement, Breezy Labor Day, Dultuh Minnesota Weather Forecast, Flash Flooding Possible, heavy rain, Heavy Rainfall, High Waves, lake breeze, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, No Swimming in Lake Superior, Northland Weather Forecast, rain, red flag warning, Rip Currents, storms, Stormy, Strong Storms Tonight, sunny, sunshine, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Thunderstorms, Torrential Downpour,…
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Wednesday July 11, 2018: Morning Forecast

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Beach Hazard Statement, Duluth Minnesota Weather Forecast, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Northland Weather Forecast, Rip Currents, Severe Storms Overnight, Strong Morning Storms, Superior Wisconsin Weather Forecast, Tracking Storms in the Northland, Twin Ports Weather Forecast