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Duluth Fire Rescues 20-Year-Old Woman from Rip Currents off Park Point

Two rescue swimmers from rescue 1 were able to use a rescue surfboard to reach the victim, and help her to shore.

August 7, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A 20-year-old woman was swept up in those violent waves Saturday and had to be rescued by the Duluth fire Department. Fire officials responded to the report of a woman pulled away 200 yards from shore on the 2800 block of Minnesota Ave around 4:00 p.m. The water was actually too choppy to use the Marine 19 boat,…

Duluth Fire Warns of Dangerous Swimming Conditions Due to High Rip Current Risk

Officials warn to stay out of the water regardless of your swimming experience.

August 7, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department issued a dangerous swimming condition warning for Park Point beaches Saturday, due to the high risk of rip currents, effective immediately. According to the Duluth Fire Department the warning lasts until 10:00 a.m. August 8. This warning means that wind and wave conditions can support rip currents. Rip currents are life-threatening to anyone entering the…

Morning Update 7-8-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, July 8, 2021

July 8, 2021

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 8, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, duluth, Headlines, Ken Slama, morning update, News, Rip Currents, weather

Duluth Fire Dept: Rip Currents ‘can quite easily develop’ While Swimming

There was not a red flag rip current warning in effect at the time, so officials advise caution when swimming.

June 6, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn- The Duluth Fire Department is urging the public to be cautious and alert when swimming the beaches on Park Point this summer, after they rescued a teen from sudden and unforeseen rip currents Saturday. “It’s just a good reminder that Lake Superior can be very unpredictable. The weather here in Duluth is very unpredictable, these conditions can develop…

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

June 28, 2020

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…

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.

April 26, 2020

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…

Fire Officials: No Swimming Advised on Park Point Beaches

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

September 11, 2019

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…

Tuesday August 13, 2019: Morning Forecast

August 13, 2019

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

Red Flag Warning At Twin Ports Beaches

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

July 17, 2019

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…

Rip Current Warning on Park Point Beaches

Fire Department warns against swimming.

June 16, 2019

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…

Monday September 3, 2018: Morning Forecast

September 3, 2018

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,…

Wednesday July 11, 2018: Morning Forecast

July 11, 2018

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

Friday September 15, 2017, Evening Forecast – Fog, Wind, Rain & Storms Tonight

September 15, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

Categories: Weather Video Tags: Beach Hazard, Breezy, brittney merlot, Dense Fog, fog, Gusty, merlot weather, rain, Reduced Visibility, Rip Currents, Stationary Front, storms, Strong Winds, Wind

Rip Currents

Duluth Fire Rescues 20-Year-Old Woman from Rip Currents off Park Point

Two rescue swimmers from rescue 1 were able to use a rescue surfboard to reach the victim, and help her to shore.

Duluth Fire Warns of Dangerous Swimming Conditions Due to High Rip Current Risk

Officials warn to stay out of the water regardless of your swimming experience.

Morning Update 7-8-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, July 8, 2021

Duluth Fire Dept: Rip Currents ‘can quite easily develop’ While Swimming

There was not a red flag rip current warning in effect at the time, so officials advise caution when swimming.

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

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.

Fire Officials: No Swimming Advised on Park Point Beaches

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

Tuesday August 13, 2019: Morning Forecast

Red Flag Warning At Twin Ports Beaches

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

Rip Current Warning on Park Point Beaches

Fire Department warns against swimming.

Monday September 3, 2018: Morning Forecast

Wednesday July 11, 2018: Morning Forecast

Friday September 15, 2017, Evening Forecast – Fog, Wind, Rain & Storms Tonight

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Two rescue swimmers from rescue 1 were able to use a rescue surfboard to reach the victim, and help her to shore.

Officials warn to stay out of the water regardless of your swimming experience.

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, July 8, 2021

There was not a red flag rip current warning in effect at the time, so officials advise caution when swimming.

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

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

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

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

Fire Department warns against swimming.

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