Dora Lake, MN Weather Warnings

Issue Date: 335 AM CDT Sat May 21 2022
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Areas of frost are possible this morning over parts of northern Minnesota. A Frost Advisory remains in effect through 9 AM this morning. High water levels continue in the Rainy River Basin over far northern Minnesota, as well as around the Island Lake Reservoir and areas downstream on the Cloquet River, especially around Side Lake and Hunter Lake. A Flood Warning remains in effect for the for the Rainy River Basin as well as the Island Lake Reservoir and areas downstream on the Cloquet River. Minor flooding will continue along the Mississippi River between Aitkin and Fort Ripley in Crow Wing County where Flood Warnings are in effect. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday Water levels will remain high across many of the Northland`s rivers, creeks, and streams, especially in the Rainy River Basin, Island Lake Reservoir, Cloquet River, and the Mississippi Basin. Overnight and morning temperatures near or below freezing will be possible through Monday morning, particularly along the International Border, and additional frost headlines will likely be needed again Saturday night and Sunday night. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Skywarn spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

Issue Date: 408 PM CDT Fri May 20 2022
...FLOOD WARNING FOR PROLONGED FLOODING IN THE RAINY RIVER BASIN... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is occurring. Namakan Lake has already surpassed the level reached in the 2014 flood and is continuing to rise. Rainy Lake is expected to exceed the 2014 level. * WHERE...Rivers and lakes within the Rainy River Basin including Lake Vermilion, Crane Lake, Namakan Lake, Kabetogama Lake and Rainy Lake. * WHEN...Flooding is occurring now and is expected to continue for the next several days and weeks. * IMPACTS...Strong lake level rises are ongoing. Flooding continues on areas lakes and rivers. Widespread impacts are ongoing for shoreline residents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 335 PM CDT, Emergency management reported ongoing flooding across the warned area. - Lake levels on Namakan Lake are expected to rise 6 to 7 inches between May 20th and May 27th. Namakan Lake inflows are expected to decline but remain high for the remainder of the month. Rainy Lake is expected to rise 12 inches between May 20th and May 27th. The 2014 level on Rainy Lake will be exceeded early next week and continue at a slower rate beyond the 7 day forecast. Expect minimal rainfall amounts over the next 7 days. - Areas affected include Rainer, Island View, Voyageurs National Park, Crane Lake, Kabetogama Lake and Lake Vermilion. - http://www.weather.gov/dlh/RainyRiverBasin PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Use extreme caution if venturing our on these water bodies as many hazards exist. && LAT...LON 4835 9343 4859 9345 4863 9295 4854 9263 4849 9270 4847 9271 4846 9271 4841 9246 4822 9237 4825 9227 4835 9226 4836 9206 4823 9196 4820 9172 4811 9171 4811 9156 4804 9157 4805 9143 4787 9153 4787 9265