Active Weather Alerts
Wind Advisory
Issued: 9:06 PM Apr. 16, 2024 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Carlton and South St. Louis, Northern Cook and Lake, Southern Cook, and Southern Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Douglas County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation and the Fond du Lac Band. This also includes the Boundary Waters eastern and central area. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gusts to 50 mph will be possible along the higher terrain of the North Shore and in the Twin Ports area. Areas well inland from Lake Superior in Douglas County will see lower winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 8:53 PM Apr. 16, 2024 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN and Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 3:42 PM Apr. 16, 2024 – National Weather Service
...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST MINNESOTA... Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Easterly winds will increase through the day with gusts of 30 to 40 mph are forecast for this afternoon and tonight. Minimum relative humidity values of 18 to 28 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.
Local Radar