The North Coast Spectator

07/23/2024

Ashland County Beach Update for Tuesday, July 23rd 🏖
Current beach report for Ashland:
🟢Bayview, 6th Ave West, Maslowski Beach West and Maslowski Beach East are all OPEN.
🟠 Kreher Beach is under ADVISORY due to elevated E. coli levels. An advisory sign will be posted and remain until E. coli levels fall below advisory limits.
🌧Please be aware that heavy rainfall increases the likelihood of unhealthy water quality conditions. Be cautions if you are headed to the beach after heavy rain. What does this mean?
Increased risk of illness may be present based on recent monitoring/following rain events. For your safety:
🏊‍♂️Swim at your own risk.
🫗Do not ingest lake water.
🚿Shower after swimming.
🧼Wash hands before eating.
🚫Do not swim if you are ill.
You can find beach closings and advisories for Great Lakes Coastal Beaches and select inland beaches in Wisconsin from Memorial Day through Labor Day by visiting: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Beaches/AdvisoryMap.html

07/20/2024

Beach Closings and Advisories Map Wisconsin Beach Health The interactive map below is part of the DNR's Wisconsin Beach Health database. It reflects beach status information provided by the local public health departments. You can find beach closings and advisories for Great Lakes coastal beaches an...

07/18/2024

Surface water has been warming quickly on Lake Superior the last couple weeks, now in the 60s to low 70s across much of Western Lake Superior, except portions of the North Shore which are in the mid to upper 50s. Cold water in the 40s lurks below the warm surface water, and could mix in with a strong upwelling event should it occur.

07/12/2024

Ashland County Beach Update for Friday, July 12th 🏖
Current beach report for Ashland:
🟢Bayview, Kreher, 6th Ave West, Maslowski East and Maslowski West Beaches are all OPEN.
Current beach report for Madeline Island:
🟢 Big Bay Town Park, Joni's Beach, and Grants Point are all OPEN.

🌧Please be aware that heavy rainfall increases the likelihood of unhealthy water quality conditions. Be cautions if you are headed to the beach after heavy rain. What does this mean?
Increased risk of illness may be present based on recent monitoring/following rain events. For your safety:
🏊‍♂️Swim at your own risk.
🫗Do not ingest lake water.
🚿Shower after swimming.
🧼Wash hands before eating.
🚫Do not swim if you are ill.
You can find beach closings and advisories for Great Lakes Coastal Beaches and select inland beaches in Wisconsin from Memorial Day through Labor Day by visiting: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Beaches/AdvisoryMap.html

07/09/2024

Ashland County Beach Update for Tuesday, July 9th 🏖
Current beach report for Ashland:
🟢Bayview, Kreher, 6th Ave West, Maslowski East and Maslowski West Beaches are all OPEN.
🌧Please be aware that heavy rainfall increases the likelihood of unhealthy water quality conditions. Be cautions if you are headed to the beach after heavy rain.
What does this mean?
Increased risk of illness may be present based on recent monitoring/following rain events. For your safety:
🏊‍♂️Swim at your own risk.
🫗Do not ingest lake water.
🚿Shower after swimming.
🧼Wash hands before eating.
🚫Do not swim if you are ill.
You can find beach closings and advisories for Great Lakes Coastal Beaches and select inland beaches in Wisconsin from Memorial Day through Labor Day by visiting: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Beaches/AdvisoryMap.html

06/28/2024

Look before you leap! As much as you’d like to jump straight into the lake, check it out first to protect yourself against blue-green algae. Avoid water that looks like spilled green paint or pea soup, is discolored or streaky, or has mats floating on top. Learn more: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/water/bg-algae/index.htm

06/28/2024

Ashland County Beach Update for Friday, June 28th🌞🏖
Current beach report for Ashland:
🟢Bayview, Kreher, 6th Ave West, Maslowski East and Maslowski West Beaches are all open.
🌧Please be aware that heavy rainfall increases the likelihood of unhealthy water quality conditions. Be cautions if you are headed to the beach after heavy rain.
You can find beach closings and advisories for Great Lakes coastal beaches and select inland beaches in Wisconsin from Memorial Day through Labor Day by visiting: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Beaches/AdvisoryMap.html

06/26/2024

There was a LOT of lightning out there yesterday! Here's a map of all the lightning strikes we saw. If you're ever curious about lightning, you can always check this page, which is updated daily: https://www.weather.gov/dlh/LightningMap.

06/24/2024

There is a "boom or bust" severe storm setup expected on Monday later afternoon and through the first half of Monday night. This setup is highly conditional on all of the severe weather ingredients (which will be present) coming together in the right form. Damaging winds around 75 mph, large hail around 2" in diameter, and a few tornadoes in northern Minnesota are all potential hazards. While some heavy rain is possible a prolonged period of extreme rainfall rates is not expected.

06/23/2024

Ashland County Beach Update for Friday, June 21st🌞🏖
Current beach report for Ashland:
🟢Bayview, Kreher, and 6th Ave West Beaches are all open.
🟠Maslowski East and Maslowski West Beaches currently have elevated E. coli levels and will be posted with Advisory signs until bacterial levels return to within safe range.
🌧Please be aware that recent and ongoing rainfall increase the likelihood of unhealthy water quality conditions.
You can find beach closings and advisories for Great Lakes coastal beaches and select inland beaches in Wisconsin from Memorial Day through Labor Day by visiting: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Beaches/AdvisoryMap.html

06/23/2024

06/20/2024

Rainfall chances will stick with us for the foreseeable future with multiple shots for excessive rainfall as denoted by the WPC. With heavy rainfall falling on an already saturated ground, the chances for further flooding are elevated.

06/19/2024

Current road closures in Bayfield County, WI

06/19/2024

Rain and thunderstorms chances (60-90%) will ramp up late week into at least Saturday. Significant rainfall will again be possible, especially over the southern half of the Northland. Rivers and streams will already be running high and soils are saturated.

06/19/2024

Last Nights Storm Update:
1. Several alleys had some wash out. Repairs are underway.
2. Debris in storm drains are being removed. Please do not blow your grass clippings into the street.
3. Jackie's Field playground woodchips are washed out.
4. Treatment plant is handling the increased flows. No overflows have occurred.
5. Due to damage on STH 13 in the Herbster & Cornucopia area, the weight limits on our detour route have been temporarily lifted by WisDOT. CTH C is now the detour route. This will remain in effect until damage can be repaired. It could be a matter or days or weeks depending on the extent of the damage.

06/19/2024

06/19/2024

Cornucopia is an island! 13 closed in both directions. Hwy C is closed while they try to fix a sink hole. We are open!

06/19/2024

Ashland County Beach Update for Tuesday, June 18th🌞🏖
Current beach report for Ashland:
🟢Maslowski Beach East, Bayview, and 6th Ave West Beaches are open.
🟠Kreher Park and Maslowski Beach West have elevated levels of E.coli. Advisory signs will be posted until bacteria levels return to below advisory limit.
You can find beach closings and advisories for Great Lakes coastal beaches and select inland beaches in Wisconsin from Memorial Day through Labor Day by visiting: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Beaches/AdvisoryMap.html

06/18/2024

Today will be hot and muggy, with scattered severe thunderstorms possible. We should see a break in widespread rain and thunderstorms for much of Wednesday and Thursday, though some rain is possible in southern portions of the Northland (30% chance). Rain and thunderstorms chances return across the region Friday and into the weekend.

06/17/2024

Here's the latest look at potential rainfall amounts today through early Wednesday morning. These amounts have changed a bit since the last update, but generally 0.5" to 3" around the region with locally higher amounts likely.

06/16/2024

Here's a look at satellite early this afternoon. There are some signs of convection bubbling along the front moving through NW MN. This is the area we will be monitoring for storm development over the next couple hours, with scattered severe storms possible. Initially, the primary hazard would be large hail, and as the storms push ESE and become more surface based, the damaging wind threat increases. Over NW WI, an isolated tornadic storm could be possible.

06/16/2024

06/16/2024

Confidence remains high that we will see heavy rain that could result in some flash flooding for a good portion of the region Monday through Tuesday. The locations most likely to see heavy rainfall amounts 2-3"+ will be just north of the Brainerd Lakes to Iron Range. Stay tuned for updates!

06/15/2024

Heat and humidity will increase across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin this weekend into next week. Widespread temperatures in the 80s with dewpoints in the 60s and 70s are expected.