An autumn storm infuriated Lake Superior today, sending large, dangerous waves into Canal Park and forcing the evacuation of much of the lakefront area.
A gale warning remains in effect until midnight tonight. The Duluth News Tribune reported on the power outages, damage and flooding found along the shores of Lake Superior.
Duluth photographer Andrew Krueger had a run-in with the waves:
Well, this just happened. I’m fine, just a little wet. Thank goodness for good rain gear. A good reminder of the power of Lake Superior – and to always have an escape route to safety (even if it’s an unplanned water slide into a Canal Park parking lot) #duluth #mnwx pic.twitter.com/bEabEImb7v
— Andrew Krueger (@akpix) October 10, 2018
This YouTube video by Bruce Anderson also shows what the surge looked like on Wednesday:
This time of year is among the most dangerous periods on the Great Lakes. Powerful, wet storms swell the big lakes and create destructive and unpredictable waves.
