Strong Wind — Southern Itasca, Minnesota

2009-06-28 · Southern Itasca, Minnesota

Wider weather episode

Two men drowned while attempting to assist children in a youth group on rough waters on Pokegama Lake. Winds gusted to over 40 mph at times during the afternoon, which was enough to generate 2 to 3 foot waves on the lake and overcome the two men. The wind measurment is from the Grand Rapids, MN automated weather observing system located at the airport.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 189160. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.