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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
435 AM CDT Tue May 26 2026

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-270945-
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-
435 AM CDT Tue May 26 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a 10-30% chance for isolated to scattered thunderstorms
this afternoon into evening, mainly along and south US-2 in
northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. There is a Marginal
Risk, level 1 out of 5, for isolated severe thunderstorms over
portions of central Minnesota, the I-35 corridor, and northwest
Wisconsin. Hail up to half dollar size, 1.25 inches in diameter,
and damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph are the main risks.

Low relative humidity will lead to near-critical fire weather
conditions this afternoon into early evening north of a line from
Walker to Longville to Ely to Sea Gull Lake, including the
Borderlands and portions of the Iron Range.

Localized minor flooding continues over portions of the Boundary
Waters. A Flood Advisory remains in effect for areas where high
flows are expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Localized minor flooding continues over portions of the Boundary
Waters. Water levels will continue to decrease through the next
week.

There is a 10% chance of isolated storms Wednesday.

Northeast winds are forecast over western Lake Superior Wednesday
and Saturday which could lead to rip currents at the beaches of
the Twin Ports.

Near-critical fire weather conditions are possible over portions
of north-central Minnesota and the Arrowhead Wednesday and
Thursday. Drier conditions and widespread warm temperatures are
forecast Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotters are encouraged to report hail of any size and
rainfall amounts to the National Weather Service.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1116 AM CDT Tue May 26 2026

MNZ010>012-018>020-025-026-035-037-261830-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-Southern Lake-North Cass-South Itasca-
Northern Aitkin-Carlton and South St. Louis-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Isabella,
Bigfork, Hibbing, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Walker, Grand Rapids,
Hill City, and Duluth
1116 AM CDT Tue May 26 2026

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...

Dry conditions are forecast this afternoon for portions areas of
northeast Minnesota north of a line from Walker to Cloquet to
Silver Bay. Relative humidity values between 15 and 25 percent
will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions today. East
winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph are forecast.
Together, these conditions may cause fires to spread. 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.

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KML

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Duluth MN
655 AM CDT Mon May 25 2026

MNC137-262045-
/O.CON.KDLH.FA.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260526T2045Z/
/00000.N.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
St. Louis MN-
655 AM CDT Mon May 25 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, St. Louis County.

* WHEN...Until 345 PM CDT Tuesday.

* 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 653 AM CDT Monday, gauge reports indicated rain and
    snowmelt created elevated water levels and stream flows.
    Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Range Line Creek, Hustler River, Jeanette Creek, Shohola
    Creek, Wolfpack Creek, Moose River, Legend Creek, Ge-be-on-e-
    quet Creek, Heritage Creek, Oyster River, Nugget Creek and
    Portage River.
    Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
    expected.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Northwestern Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Lake
    Agnes, Lac la Croix, Lac La Croix, Loon Lake and Crooked
    Lake.
  - Flood safety information can be found at
    www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Campers and hikers should avoid flooded trail crossings.

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 occurring.

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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LAT...LON 4802 9180 4816 9218 4817 9235 4821 9238
      4825 9227 4834 9229 4836 9206 4830 9201
      4827 9201 4823 9196 4820 9180


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Huyck

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