Watches, Warnings & Advisories



5 products issued by NWS for: Grand Rapids MN

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
803 PM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-200115-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
803 PM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Periods of moderate to heavy rain are ongoing across most of
northeast Minnesota with impacts from flooding being observed.

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms continue through late this
evening. Primary hazard is a lone tornado or wind gust to 60 mph in
east-central Minnesota.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Additional rain and thunderstorms are expected late-week into
this weekend. Heavy rain and some flooding issues are possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Reports of rainfall and flooding from spotters and the public are
requested.

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Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
705 PM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024

MNC061-137-190215-
/O.CON.KDLH.FF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240619T0215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Itasca MN-St. Louis MN-
705 PM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR EASTERN ITASCA AND CENTRAL ST. LOUIS COUNTIES...

At 705 PM CDT Tuesday, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 6 inches
of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of up to one inch
are possible in the warned area by midnight. Flash flooding is
already occurring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Multiple roads are
         closed or flooded. This includes Highway 169 in Hibbing,
         and portions of Minnesota Highway 73, 1 and US Highway
         53 in northern St. Louis county.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Hibbing, Grand Rapids, Lake Vermilion, Virginia, Chisholm,
  Mountain Iron, Cohasset, Coleraine, Keewatin, Buhl, Nashwauk,
  Cook, Tower, Taconite, Orr, Meadow Brook, Warba, Zemple, Crane
  Lake and Gheen.

See the MNDOT 5 1 1 road condition page for the latest information
at 511mn.org.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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LAT...LON 4703 9375 4731 9379 4789 9325 4789 9308
      4802 9309 4831 9273 4843 9249 4822 9237
      4825 9227 4834 9229 4837 9215 4836 9206
      4825 9195 4823 9196 4820 9180 4775 9218
      4728 9290 4703 9354

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

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PA




Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Duluth MN
655 PM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024

MNC001-017-035-061-137-190300-
/O.NEW.KDLH.FA.Y.0011.240618T2355Z-240619T0300Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Aitkin MN-Carlton MN-Crow Wing MN-Itasca MN-St. Louis MN-
655 PM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, in east central Minnesota, Aitkin and Crow
  Wing Counties. In north central Minnesota, Itasca County. In
  northeast Minnesota, Carlton and St. Louis Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1000 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises on creeks and streams.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 654 PM CDT Tuesday, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due
    to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to
    begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of
    rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Cloquet, Big Sandy Lake, Mille Lacs Lake, Aitkin, Swan River,
    Hill City, Floodwood, Cotton, McGregor, Cromwell, Garrison,
    Warba, Toivola, Palisade, Brookston, Meadowlands, Tamarack,
    Libby and Savanna Portage State Park.
  - Flood safety information can be found at
    www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Campers and hikers should avoid flooded trail crossings. If camping
at a site along or near the banks of rivers or streams, move away
from those locations and seek higher ground. Trails in hilly terrain
can quickly become unstable during or shortly after heavy rainfall.

&&

LAT...LON 4680 9382 4680 9378 4704 9378 4704 9354
      4730 9290 4740 9274 4736 9234 4701 9218
      4677 9254 4624 9385


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PA




Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
643 PM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024

MNC021-035-061-071-137-190300-
/O.CON.KDLH.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240619T0300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Cass MN-Crow Wing MN-Itasca MN-Koochiching MN-St. Louis MN-
643 PM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR NORTHWESTERN CROW WING, CASS, ITASCA, SOUTHEASTERN
KOOCHICHING AND NORTHWESTERN ST. LOUIS COUNTIES...

At 643 PM CDT Tuesday, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Walker, Breezy Point, Pequot Lakes, Crosslake, Pine River, Deer
  River, Emily, Marcell, Bigfork, Fifty Lakes, Remer, Wabedo, Nett
  Lake, Hackensack, Backus, Longville, Ash Lake, Effie, Bena and
  Federal Dam.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Campers and hikers should avoid flooded trail crossings. If camping
at a site along or near the banks of rivers or streams, move away
from those locations and seek higher ground. Trails in hilly terrain
can quickly become unstable during or shortly after heavy rainfall.

Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and to the National Weather Service in Duluth when you
can do so safely. Flooding can be reported to the National Weather
Service at 1-800-685-8612.

&&

LAT...LON 4680 9477 4680 9466 4702 9466 4817 9360
      4823 9279 4789 9307 4729 9372 4703 9368
      4703 9378 4693 9377 4660 9411 4659 9478

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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PA




Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1031 AM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024

MNZ010-011-018-019-025-026-191200-
/O.CON.KDLH.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-240619T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Koochiching-North St. Louis-North Itasca-Central St. Louis-North
Cass-South Itasca-
Including the cities of Hibbing, International Falls, Grand
Rapids, Bigfork, Ely, and Walker
1031 AM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, in north central Minnesota, Koochiching,
  North Cass and Itasca Counties. In northeast Minnesota, central
  and northern St. Louis County. This includes the Tribal Lands of
  the Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake, Deer Creek and, Lake Vermilion
  areas. Recreation spots such as Voyageurs National Park. This also
  includes the Boundary Waters western area.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rain
    today, with localized areas receiving up to 1 to 3 inches of
    rain. This will fall on top of already saturated soils and
    rivers with normal to above normal streamflow. The heaviest
    rain is expected early this morning and through the day
    today.
  - Flood safety information can be found at
    www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Portage and hiking trails may become slick and potentially
impassable and ponding of water could inundate low-lying campsites
across the Boundary Waters.

&&

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Unruh