Effie, MN Weather Warnings

Issue Date: 333 AM CDT Fri May 20 2022
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A few thunderstorms are possible this morning over portions of northern Wisconsin. Severe storms are not expected and lightning is the main threat. Areas of frost are possible tonight over parts of northern Minnesota and a Frost Advisory has been issued. High water levels will 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...Saturday through Thursday 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. Morning temperatures near or below freezing will be possible this weekend, particularly along the International Border, and frost headlines may be needed again Saturday night and Sunday night. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Skywarn spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight. Rainfall amounts from spotters and the public are encouraged.

Issue Date: 250 AM CDT Fri May 20 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 may result in frost formation. * WHERE...Koochiching, North St. Louis, Northern Cook and Lake, North Itasca, Central St. Louis, Southern Cook, North Cass and South Itasca Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation and the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek, Lake Vermilion and, Nett Lake areas. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas right along the shore of Lake Superior may stay warmer, however much colder temperatures are expected inland. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. &&