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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
406 AM CDT Tue May 26 2026

MNZ010>012-018-019-025-026-261600-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-North Cass-South Itasca-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Isabella,
Bigfork, Hibbing, Walker, and Grand Rapids
406 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 Longville to
Ely to Sea Gull Lake. Relative humidity values between 20 and 30
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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Huyck

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