3 products issued by NWS for: 5 Miles ESE Sawyer MN
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Duluth MN 1136 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025 MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-161645- 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- 1136 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight Thunderstorms are expected once again this afternoon and 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 will likely be needed this afternoon and evening, mainly for areas along and southeast of a line from Brainerd to the Twin Ports. $$
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1042 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
MNZ020-037-038-WIZ001>004-006>008-161200-
/O.CON.KDLH.FA.A.0003.250715T1800Z-250716T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Lake-Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-
Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-
Including the cities of Washburn, Duluth, Superior, Grantsburg,
Spooner, Hayward, Hurley, Ashland, Two Harbors, Hinckley, Pine
City, Bayfield, and Silver Bay
1042 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Pine, Southern Lake, Carlton and southern
St. Louis Counties and Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett,
Douglas, Iron, Sawyer and Washburn Counties. This includes the
Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the Red Cliff
Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Bad
River Reservation, the Fond du Lac Band, the St. Croix Band in
Burnett County and the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley and, Lena Lake
areas. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National
Lakeshore and Madeline Island.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A stationary front will bring heavy rainfall which may lead
to rapid runoff and flash flooding this afternoon through
Tuesday night. Heavy rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
expected with localized amounts up to 4 inches possible.
- Flood safety information can be found at
www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
Rothstein
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. $$ MPCA