With the way the weather has been acting and the winds on the lake, the Duluth Fire Department has issued a RED FLAG WARNING for June 29th.

Due to the High Risk of Rip Currents today, the Duluth Fire Department is issuing a warning for dangerous swimming conditions for Park Point beaches effective immediately andcontinuing until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. This warning means that wind and wave conditions cansupport rip currents. Rip currents are life-threatening to anyone entering the water. Stay out ofthe water regardless of your swimming experience.

There are currently no lifeguards at ParkPoint, and red flags are flying along the beach to indicate the dangerous swimming condition.

Flag locations are: South Pier ,12th St beach, Lafayette Square, and Park Point beach. You will be notified if swimming conditions improve before this warning expires.

 

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