Pillager, MN Weather Warnings

Issue Date: 337 PM CDT Tue May 17 2022
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight 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. Minor flooding will continue along the Mississippi River between Aitkin and Fort Ripley in Crow Wing County and near Scanlon along the St. Louis River where Flood Warnings are in effect. A Flood Warning remains in effect for the Island Lake Reservoir and areas downstream on the Cloquet River. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday 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. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible Wednesday afternoon and evening across the area. Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms is possible Thursday afternoon and evening for northwest Wisconsin and portions of northeast Minnesota south of the Iron Range. Potential hazards on both days include damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Skywarn spotter activation will not be needed this afternoon or tonight.