Hoyt Lakes, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...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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...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.

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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.