Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 5:04 AM May. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR FAR NORTHERN MINNESOTA... Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Southeast to east-southeast winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast for this afternoon into early evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 30 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:24 PM May. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS 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 622 PM CDT Thursday, 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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