Watches, Warnings & Advisories



4 products issued by NWS for: 5 Miles E Embarrass MN

Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1042 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025

MNZ012-019-021-035-036-161200-
/O.EXA.KDLH.FA.A.0003.250715T1800Z-250716T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northern Cook and Lake-Central St. Louis-Southern Cook-Northern
Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Including the cities of Aitkin, Isabella, Hibbing, Grand Marais,
and Hill City
1042 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025

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

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

* WHERE...In Minnesota, in east central Minnesota, Aitkin County. In
  northeast Minnesota, Central St. Louis, Cook and northern Lake
  Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band,
  Lake Vermilion area, the Grand Portage Reservation and the Mille
  Lacs Band, East Lake and, Big Sandy Lake areas.This also includes
  the Boundary Waters eastern and central area.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A stationary front will bring heavy rainfall which may lead
    to rapid runoff and flash flooding this afternoon through
    Tuesday night. Heavy rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
    expected with localized amounts up to 4 inches possible.
  - Flood safety information can be found at
    www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

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Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Duluth MN
759 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025

MNC071-137-151700-
/O.NEW.KDLH.FA.Y.0016.250715T1259Z-250715T1700Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Koochiching MN-St. Louis MN-
759 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

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

* WHERE...In Minnesota, in north central Minnesota, Koochiching
  County. In northeast Minnesota, St. Louis County.

* WHEN...Until noon CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  River or stream flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 745 AM CDT Tuesday, Doppler radar and automated rain
    gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms which
    occurred overnight. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to
    begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of
    rain have fallen.
  - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
    expected.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Nett Lake, Orr, Big Falls, Ash Lake, Crane Lake, Pelican
    Lake, Cusson, Margie, Voyageurs National Park, Gemmell,
    Buyck, northwestern Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness,
    Bois Forte Band Nett Lake Area, Grand Falls, Black Duck Lake,
    Echo Lake, Sand Point Lake, Loon Lake and Lac La Croix.
  - Flood safety information can be found at
    www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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LAT...LON 4792 9442 4813 9442 4828 9343 4828 9310
      4833 9245 4822 9237 4825 9227 4827 9229
      4832 9230 4824 9217 4816 9217 4799 9308
      4797 9377


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LE




Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
643 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-161145-
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-
643 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Thunderstorms are expected this morning, diminishing by mid day.
No severe weather is expected with the storms this morning.

Thunderstorms are expected once again this evening, affecting
areas from the Brainerd Lakes east through the Interstate 35
corridor and northwest Wisconsin. A few storms may be strong to
severe, capable of producing hail up to one and a half inches and
damaging winds. Heavy rainfall may lead to ponding or localized
flash flooding.

Wildfire smoke will linger today and tonight. Please refer to the
latest Air Quality Alerts for Minnesota and Wisconsin for more
details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Additional thunderstorm chances are forecast through the end of
the week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotters may be needed this afternoon and evening, mainly
for areas along and southeast of a line from Brainerd to the Twin
Ports.

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Air Quality Alert

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-160400-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-Southern Lake-Southern Cook-North Cass-
South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Isabella,
Bigfork, Hibbing, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Walker,
Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth,
Pine City, and Hinckley
427 PM CDT Mon Jul 14 2025

...AIR QUALITY ALERT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
  Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality
  Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category.

* WHERE...Northeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience
  health effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung
  disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and
  older adults, may experience health effects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light winds will allow existing wildfire
  smoke across northern Minnesota to linger into this evening and
  overnight. Concentrations are expected to be highest along and
  near the shores of Lake Superior. An additional round of heavy
  surface smoke from wildfires across southern Canada is expected
  to transport into northern Minnesota on Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should
avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. The general public should limit
prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities that
contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of
residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle
idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight to
prevent smoke from getting indoors.

&&

For information on current air quality conditions in your area
and to sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert
notifications by email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow
mobile app, visit https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-
climate/current-air- quality-conditions. You can find additional
information about health and air quality at
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water- land- climate/air-quality-
and-health.

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MPCA