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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
959 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-170300-
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-
959 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Isolated thunderstorms are forecast over portions of northwest
Wisconsin overnight. Hail up to one-half inch diameter, wind gusts
to 45 mph, and occasional cloud-to-ground lightning are the main
threats from the storms.

Localized minor flooding continues over portions of the Boundary
Waters.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Localized minor flooding also continues in the Boundary Waters
region.

Near-critical fire weather conditions are forecast Saturday over
northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

Widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected Sunday afternoon
through Tuesday. Severe storms are possible Sunday evening through
early Monday morning. Large hail and damaging winds are the main
threats. The risk of severe storms shifts into east- central
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin Monday afternoon and evening.
Damaging wind gusts to 70 mph and large hail to golf ball size are
the main severe weather threats. A tornado can`t be ruled out.
Localized minor flooding is possible with the storms.

.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
953 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-160900-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-Southern Lake-Southern Cook-North Cass-
South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Isabella,
Bigfork, Hibbing, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Walker,
Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth,
Pine City, and Hinckley
953 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

...NEAR-CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY OVER NORTHEAST
MINNESOTA...

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire
weather conditions Saturday. West winds in the morning will turn
northwesterly behind a cold front. Sustained winds of 10 to 15 mph
with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast. 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.

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1208 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

MNC075-137-192045-
/O.EXT.KDLH.FA.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260519T2045Z/
/00000.N.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lake MN-St. Louis MN-
1208 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

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

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

* WHERE...In Minnesota, far northwest Lake County and far northern
  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. Lake levels are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1202 PM CDT Friday, Minor flooding is already occurring
    and will continue. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2
    inches forecast over the area Sunday night through Tuesday.

  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Portage River, Oyster River, Shohola Creek, Ge-be-on-e-quet
    Creek, Moose River, Heritage Creek, Horse River, Nugget
    Creek, Wolfpack Creek, Legend Creek, Range Line Creek,
    Jeanette Creek and Hustler River.

  - 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. Expect
elevated, and fast flow on area rivers and streams.

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 4834 9229 4836 9206 4830 9201 4827 9201
      4823 9196 4822 9187 4821 9186 4821 9182
      4820 9179 4820 9172 4811 9171 4811 9165
      4810 9164 4811 9156 4804 9157 4798 9172
      4816 9218 4817 9235 4821 9238 4825 9227


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