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Frost Advisory
Issued: 4:06 PM May. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Carlton, South and Central St. Louis, Cook and Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Douglas County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area, the Fond du Lac Band and the Grand Portage Reservation. This also includes the Boundary Waters eastern and central area. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 1:08 PM May. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches. * WHEN...From 4 PM CDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...High wave action can make swimming difficult on days such as this. Incoming waves in rapid succession can tire even an experienced swimmer quickly. Rip currents can move you away from land. To avoid being swept away, swim parallel to the shore to exit a rip current. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 1:05 PM May. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Two Harbors to Duluth MN and Duluth MN to Port Wing WI. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 6:29 PM May. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Lake and St. Louis Counties. * WHEN...Until 345 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 126 PM CDT Tuesday, Minor flooding and high water levels are already occurring. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Oyster River, Ge-be-on-e-quet Creek, Horse River, Shohola Creek, Hustler River, Moose River, Jeanette Creek, Wolfpack Creek, Nugget Creek, Heritage Creek, Portage River, Range Line Creek and Legend Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Basswood Lake, northwestern Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Lake Agnes, Crooked Lake, Fourtown Lake, Lac la Croix, Lac La Croix and Loon Lake. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Portage and hiking trails may be impassable and low-lying campsites may be inundated with excessive runoff in this section of the Boundary Waters as flooding is occurring or imminent. 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. &&
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