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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
334 PM CDT Sun May 10 2026

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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-
334 PM CDT Sun May 10 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight

Localized minor flooding continues in portions of the Minnesota
Arrowhead, especially inland from Lake Superior along the North
Shore towards Ely and along the International Border. A Flood
Advisory remains in effect.

Near-critical fire weather conditions are expected for much of
northeast Minnesota through early evening due to low relative
humidity.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Near-critical fire weather conditions are possible on Monday due
to low relative humidity during the afternoon and early evening.

Thunderstorms are possible Monday night into Tuesday, mainly
along and south of US-2 in northeast Minnesota and northwest
Wisconsin. Severe weather is not expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotter activation will not be needed this afternoon or
tonight.

The National Weather Service in Duluth, MN is proposing to
discontinue the Hazardous Weather Outlook product on or around
May 11 2026 because it is a redundant product. Please note that
no other products including forecasts, warnings, and NOAA Weather
Radio will be changing, only the Hazardous Weather Outlook
product is proposed to be discontinued. Feedback on the proposal
to discontinue the Hazardous Weather Outlook is open through May
11. Please email nws.duluth@noaa.gov with your feedback. Again to
repeat, NOAA Weather Radio is not going away and we will continue
to issue forecasts and warnings.

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Duluth MN
327 PM CDT Sun May 10 2026

.High water continues across portions of the far eastern Rainy River
watershed due to the effects of runoff from heavy rains and snowmelt
from late April into early May.

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Cook MN-Lake MN-St. Louis MN-
327 PM CDT Sun May 10 2026

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

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

* WHERE...In Minnesota, northwest Cook, northern Lake and northeast
  St. Louis Counties.

* WHEN...Until 345 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas,
  rivers and around area lakes. Some low-water crossings may become
  impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 314 PM CDT Sunday, elevated river and lake levels
    continue.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Moose River, Jeanette Creek, Horse River, Basswood River,
    Kawishiwi River, and Hustler River.

    Additional rainfall amounts up to two tenths to three tenths
    of an inch are expected over the area through mid-week.

    Expect high, fast moving water on area rivers and elevated
    lake levels. Water levels are near or above those seen during
    flood events in Spring 2022 and June 2024.

    Areas near the end of the Gunflint Trail and near Ely will
    continue to see slow decreases in elevated water levels this
    week. For areas near and on Basswood Lake, flows are peaking
    as of Sunday afternoon, May 10, and at Lac La Croix peak
    flows are expected this week.

    Those venturing into the Boundary Waters should prepare for
    high water and possible inundation of portages and campsites,
    as well as dangerous rapids and very cold water.

  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Gunflint Lake, Snowbank Lake, Basswood Lake, Boundary Waters
    Canoe Area Wilderness, Fall Lake, White Iron Lake, Sea Gull
    Lake, Saganaga Lake, Ensign Lake, Disappointment Lake and Lac
    La Croix.
  - 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.

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 4811 9171 4811 9156 4804 9157 4808 9127
      4824 9086 4796 9085 4782 9180 4784 9184
      4800 9180 4816 9218 4817 9235 4821 9238
      4825 9227 4834 9229 4836 9206 4823 9196
      4820 9172


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Rothstein

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