3 products issued by NWS for: International Falls MN
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Duluth MN 333 AM CDT Fri May 20 2022 MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-211030- 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- 333 AM CDT Fri May 20 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A few thunderstorms are possible this morning over portions of northern Wisconsin. Severe storms are not expected and lightning is the main threat. Areas of frost are possible tonight over parts of northern Minnesota and a Frost Advisory has been issued. High water levels will continue in the Rainy River Basin over far northern Minnesota, as well as around the Island Lake Reservoir and areas downstream on the Cloquet River, especially around Side Lake and Hunter Lake. A Flood Warning remains in effect for the for the Rainy River Basin as well as the Island Lake Reservoir and areas downstream on the Cloquet River. Minor flooding will continue along the Mississippi River between Aitkin and Fort Ripley in Crow Wing County where Flood Warnings are in effect. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday Water levels will remain high across many of the Northland`s rivers, creeks, and streams, especially in the Rainy River Basin, Island Lake Reservoir, Cloquet River, and the Mississippi Basin. Morning temperatures near or below freezing will be possible this weekend, particularly along the International Border, and frost headlines may be needed again Saturday night and Sunday night. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Skywarn spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight. Rainfall amounts from spotters and the public are encouraged. $$
Frost Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Duluth MN 250 AM CDT Fri May 20 2022 MNZ010>012-018-019-021-025-026-202000- /O.NEW.KDLH.FR.Y.0001.220521T0600Z-220521T1400Z/ Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca- Central St. Louis-Southern Cook-North Cass-South Itasca- Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Isabella, Bigfork, Hibbing, Grand Marais, Walker, and Grand Rapids 250 AM CDT Fri May 20 2022 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 may result in frost formation. * WHERE...Koochiching, North St. Louis, Northern Cook and Lake, North Itasca, Central St. Louis, Southern Cook, North Cass and South Itasca Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation and the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek, Lake Vermilion and, Nett Lake areas. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas right along the shore of Lake Superior may stay warmer, however much colder temperatures are expected inland. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
Flood Warning
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
411 PM CDT Wed May 18 2022
MNC071-075-137-252200-
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Koochiching MN-Lake MN-St. Louis MN-
411 PM CDT Wed May 18 2022
...FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF FLOODING IN THE
RAINY RIVER BASIN...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is occurring. Namakan
Lake has already surpassed the level reached in the 2014 flood and is
continuing to rise. Lakes and rivers will continue to rise in the
coming days and weeks.
* WHERE...Rivers and lakes within the Rainy River Basin including
Lake Vermilion, Crane Lake, Namakan Lake, Kabetogama Lake, Rainy
Lake, and the Rainy River.
* WHEN...Flooding is occurring now and is expected to continue for
the next several days and weeks.
* IMPACTS...Strong lake level rises are ongoing. Flooding continues
on area lakes, rivers, creeks and other low-lying and flood-prone
locations. Widespread impacts are occurring. Record levels may
be reached on Namakan lake with continued wet weather. Rainy Lake
will likely exceed the 2014 peak in the next 7 days.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 339 PM CDT, Emergency management reported ongoing flooding
across the warned area. More rain will cause additional
rises.
- Flooding is ongoing across the warned area. Heavy rain over
much of the Rainy Lake Basin on May 12th and 13th has
resulted in additional strong rises on area water bodies.
Levels on Namakan Lake are expected to rise 11 to 15 inches
between May 18th and May 25th.
Rainy Lake is expected to rise 11 to 13 inches between May
18th and May 28th. Continued rises are expected beyond the 7
day forecast window.
- Areas affected include Rainer, Island View, Voyageurs
National Park, Crane Lake, Kabetogama Lake and Lake
Vermilion.
- http://www.weather.gov/dlh/RainyRiverBasin
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 4835 9343 4859 9345 4863 9295 4854 9263
4849 9270 4847 9271 4846 9271 4841 9246
4822 9237 4825 9227 4835 9226 4836 9206
4823 9196 4820 9172 4811 9171 4811 9156
4804 9157 4805 9143 4787 9153 4787 9265
$$
Gohde