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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
450 PM CDT Mon May 25 2026

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-262200-
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-
450 PM CDT Mon May 25 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

There is a 15-30% chance for isolated to scattered thunderstorms
this afternoon into evening, mainly along and northeast US-2 in
northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. There is a Marginal
Risk, level 1 out of 5, for isolated severe thunderstorms along
and north of a Grand Rapids to Floodwood to Lakewood line. Hail
up to half dollar size and damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph are
the main risks.

Low relative humidity will lead to near-critical fire weather
conditions in the Brainerd Lakes this afternoon into early
evening.

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...Tuesday through Sunday

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

Hot temperatures are expected on Tuesday over most of the
Northland. A Heat Advisory may be needed.

Low relative humidity on Tuesday afternoon into early evening may
lead to near-critical fire weather conditions in the Borderlands.

There will be several additional chances of isolated storms
through Wednesday.

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

.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
316 PM CDT Mon May 25 2026

MNZ010>012-018-019-025-026-033-034-260100-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Isabella,
Bigfork, Hibbing, Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, and Brainerd
316 PM CDT Mon May 25 2026

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR THE BRAINERD
LAKES AND AREAS ALONG AND NORTH OF THE IRON RANGE...

Dry conditions with relative humidity values between 20 and 30
percent will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions today.
Southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph are
forecast. 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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