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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
430 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-102130-
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-
430 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Low relative humidity and gusty northwest winds are leading to
critical to near-critical fire weather conditions for portions of
the area this afternoon into early evening, especially along and
south of US-2 in northeast Minnesota. A Red Flag Warning is in
effect into early this evening for areas along and south of
Minnesota Highway 210 where critical fire weather conditions are
present.

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.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Additional near-critical fire weather conditions may be possible
on Sunday and Monday due to low relative humidity during the
afternoon into early evening both days.

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 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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Special Weather Statement...RESENT
National Weather Service Duluth MN
429 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

MNZ025-033>038-092330-
North Cass-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of Walker, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City,
Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, and Hinckley
429 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

...NEAR-CRITICAL TO CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS
AFTERNOON FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...

Dry conditions and gusty winds will create near-critical to
critical fire weather conditions today from the Brainerd Lakes
east to the I-35 corridor. Northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with
gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast for this afternoon into the
evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 25 percent are
also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid
spread of fires. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for southern Cass
County and areas east to the I-35 corridor until early evening.

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.

$$

Huyck

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
150 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY THIS
EVENING IN NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

MNZ033>038-100000-
/O.CON.KDLH.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260510T0000Z/
South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-
150 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern
  Aitkin, South Aitkin, Carlton and South St. Louis and Pine.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
  burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/dlh/fire

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Duluth MN
944 AM CDT Sat May 9 2026

.High water continues across portions of the far eastern Rainy River
watershed due to the effects of recent heavy rains and snowmelt.

MNC031-075-137-112045-
/O.CON.KDLH.FA.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260511T2045Z/
/00000.N.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Cook MN-Lake MN-St. Louis MN-
944 AM CDT Sat May 9 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 943 AM CDT Saturday, elevated river and lake levels
    continue.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Isabella River, Moose River, Jeanette Creek, Horse River,
    Basswood River, Kawishiwi River, and Hustler River.

    Additional rainfall amounts up to one-quarter inch are
    expected over the area through early next 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
    see slow decreases in elevated water levels through this
    weekend. For areas near and on Basswood Lake and Lac La
    Croix, expect rises to continue into this weekend, with peak
    flows expected during the week of May 11.

    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.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4821 9238 4825 9227 4834 9229 4836 9206
      4823 9196 4820 9172 4811 9171 4811 9156
      4804 9157 4808 9127 4825 9089 4824 9084
      4809 9075 4793 9087 4776 9127 4778 9179
      4784 9184 4800 9180 4816 9218 4817 9235


$$

Britt

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