Station Name: Babbitt 5ESE
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,522 feet

Nearest Address:
Mining Road
Babbitt, MN 55706
St. Louis County

GPS Coordinates: 47.6661, -91.8589

Nearby Water Temperatures

yellow watch - tornado - in effect

Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 12:42 PM
Expires: Sat July 25, 2026, 12:59 AM

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. What: Risk of tornadoes. Wind gusts up to 110 km/h. Toonie to golf ball sized hail. Heavy rainfall with local amounts up to 50 mm. When: Beginning this afternoon and ending late this evening. ### Significant damage or destruction to infrastructure, homes and the natural environment is possible. Tornado watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #ONStorm. For more information: https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.

In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area: go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris. Be prepared for severe weather. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take cover immediately. When out on the water, be prepared for severe weather. If threatening weather approaches make for shore and take shelter immediately. It is particularly dangerous to be on a small craft on the open water when lightning is occurring. Emergency Management Ontario recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 24 at 10:55AM CDT until July 25 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 10:55 AM
Expires: Sat July 25, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN, Two Harbors to Duluth MN and Duluth MN to Port Wing WI. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.