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Alert: Flood Watch
Area(s): Koochiching; North St. Louis; North Itasca
Effective: 4aaeor34aa -> 5apeor0ap
Onset: 4apeor0ap -> 5aaeor0aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Urgency: Future
Issued By: NWS Duluth MN on 4aaeor34aa
Headline: Flood Watch issued July 4 at 9:34AM CDT until July 5 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Description: * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, in north central Minnesota, Koochiching and
North Itasca Counties. In northeast Minnesota, North St. Louis
County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band,
Deer Creek and, Nett Lake areas. Other locations including
Voyageurs National Park. This also includes the Boundary Waters
western area.

* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Extensive street
flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving cold front will bring heavy rainfall which may
lead to rapid runoff and flash flooding late this afternoon
into Saturday. Heavy rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
expected, with localized amounts in excess of 4 inches
possible.
- Flood safety information can be found at
www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

Alert: Flood Watch
Area(s): Northern Cook/Northern Lake; Central St. Louis; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin
Effective: 4aaeor34aa -> 5apeor0ap
Onset: 4apeor0ap -> 5aaeor0aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Urgency: Future
Issued By: NWS Duluth MN on 4aaeor34aa
Headline: Flood Watch issued July 4 at 9:34AM CDT until July 5 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Description: * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, in east central Minnesota, Crow Wing and
Aitkin Counties. In north central Minnesota, South Itasca and Cass
Counties. In northeast Minnesota, Central St. Louis and Northern
Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois
Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area and the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy
Lake and, East Lake areas.This also includes the Boundary Waters
eastern and central area.

* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Extensive street
flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving cold front will bring heavy rainfall which may
lead to rapid runoff and flash flooding late this afternoon
into Saturday. Heavy rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
expected, with localized amounts in excess of 4 inches
possible.
- Flood safety information can be found at
www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

Alert: Flood Watch
Area(s): Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore; Carlton/South St. Louis
Effective: 4aaeor34aa -> 5apeor0ap
Onset: 4apeor0ap -> 5aaeor0aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Urgency: Future
Issued By: NWS Duluth MN on 4aaeor34aa
Headline: Flood Watch issued July 4 at 9:34AM CDT until July 5 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Description: * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Southern Cook, Southern Lake, Carlton and
southern St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the
Grand Portage Reservation and the Fond du Lac Band.

* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Extensive street
flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving cold front will bring heavy rainfall which may
lead to rapid runoff and flash flooding late tonight into
Saturday. Heavy rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
expected, with localized amounts in excess of 4 inches
possible.
- Flood safety information can be found at
www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

Alert: Heat Advisory
Area(s): Douglas; Todd; Morrison; Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Stevens; Pope; Stearns; Benton; Sherburne; Isanti; Chisago; Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Wright; Hennepin; Anoka; Ramsey; Washington; Yellow Medicine; McLeod; Carver; Scott; Dakota; Polk; Barron; Rusk; St. Croix; Pierce; Dunn; Pepin; Chippewa; Eau Claire
Effective: 4aaeor44aa -> 4apeor0ap
Onset: 4apeor0ap -> 4apeor45ap
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN on 4aaeor44aa
Headline: Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 6:44AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Description: * WHAT...Heat index values around 100 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central
Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

Alert: Special Weather Statement
Area(s): North St. Louis; Northern Cook/Northern Lake
Effective: 4aaeor8aa
Onset: 4aaeor8aa -> 4apeor0ap
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Duluth MN on 4aaeor8aa
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 6:08AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Description: Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to affect the
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness late this afternoon and
tonight. The storms may produce gusty winds, large hail, frequent
cloud- to- ground lightning, and locally heavy rainfall.
Thunderstorms could happen as early as 2 PM this afternoon with
the most likely time for thunderstorms between 6 PM to 11 PM
tonight.

Now is the time to prepare in case thunderstorms threaten.
Campers should take extra precautions in order to secure
campsites and make a plan in case of severe weather. In case of
lightning, sit on your personal floatation devices or sleeping
pads to minimize your risk to lightning. Monitor NOAA Weather
Radio for updates and possible warnings.

Alert: Heat Advisory
Area(s): West Polk; Norman; Clay; Roseau; Lake Of The Woods; West Marshall; East Marshall; North Beltrami; Pennington; Red Lake; East Polk; North Clearwater; South Beltrami; Mahnomen; South Clearwater; Hubbard; West Becker; East Becker; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant; Grand Forks; Steele; Traill; Barnes; Cass; Ransom; Sargent; Richland
Effective: 4aaeor48aa -> 4apeor0ap
Onset: 4aaeor0aa -> 4apeor0ap
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Grand Forks ND on 4aaeor48aa
Headline: Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 3:48AM CDT until July 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Description: * WHAT...Heat index values up to 101 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west
central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

Alert: Heat Advisory
Area(s): Koochiching; North St. Louis; North Itasca; Central St. Louis; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis; Pine; Douglas; Bayfield; Ashland; Burnett; Washburn; Sawyer
Effective: 4aaeor47aa -> 4apeor0ap
Onset: 4aaeor0aa -> 4aaeor2aa
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Past
Issued By: NWS Duluth MN on 4aaeor47aa
Headline: The Heat Advisory has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Duluth MN on this developing situation.
Description: The Heat Advisory has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Duluth MN on this developing situation.

Alert: Heat Advisory
Area(s): Southern Lake/North Shore
Effective: 4aaeor47aa -> 4apeor0ap
Onset: 4aaeor0aa -> 4apeor15ap
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Duluth MN on 4aaeor47aa
Headline: Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 2:47AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Description: * WHAT...Heat index values up to 97 degrees, Moderate to Major Heat
Risk values, and Wet Bulb Globe Temperature values of 79 to 83
degrees expected.

* WHERE...Southern Lake County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

Alert: Extreme Heat Warning
Area(s): Koochiching; North St. Louis; North Itasca; Central St. Louis; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis; Pine; Douglas; Bayfield; Ashland; Burnett; Washburn; Sawyer
Effective: 4aaeor47aa -> 4apeor0ap
Onset: 4aaeor0aa -> 4apeor15ap
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Duluth MN on 4aaeor47aa
Headline: Extreme Heat Warning issued July 4 at 2:47AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Description: * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 95
to 102 degrees, Moderate to Major Heat Risk values, and Wet Bulb
Globe Temperature values of 83 to 86 degrees expected.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Koochiching, Cass,
Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis Counties. In Wisconsin, Ashland,
Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This
includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the St. Croix
Band in Burnett County, the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the
Fond du Lac Band, the Bad River Reservation, the Mille Lacs Band,
Big Sandy Lake, Hinckley, Lena Lake and, East Lake areas and the
Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake, Lake Vermilion and, Deer Creek areas.
Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore,
Voyageurs National Park and Madeline Island. This also includes
the Boundary Waters western area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

Alert: Heat Advisory
Area(s): Northern Cook/Northern Lake; Iron; Price
Effective: 4aaeor47aa -> 4apeor0ap
Onset: 4aaeor0aa -> 4apeor15ap
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Duluth MN on 4aaeor47aa
Headline: Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 2:47AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Description: * WHAT...Heat index values up to 98 degrees, Moderate to Major Heat
Risk values, and Wet Bulb Globe Temperature values of 81 to 84
degrees expected.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Northern Cook and Lake County. In Wisconsin,
Price and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the
northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band. This also includes
the Boundary Waters eastern and central area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Carver, MN
Effective: 3apeor50ap -> 6aaeor0aa
Onset: 3apeor50ap -> 4aaeor0aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN on 3apeor50ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued July 3 at 7:50PM CDT until July 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.

Crow River at Rockford affecting Wright and Hennepin Counties.

Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Nicollet, Brown and Blue
Earth Counties.

Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Chippewa,
Renville and Yellow Medicine Counties.

Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties.

Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Chippewa
and Yellow Medicine Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Fork Crow River below Mayer.

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Carver County Road 123 is closed north of
Highway 7 to 42nd Street.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 730 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 11.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 730 PM CDT Thursday was 11.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.5 feet on 05/26/2017.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Hennepin, MN; Wright, MN
Effective: 3apeor50ap -> 9aaeor0aa
Onset: 3apeor50ap -> 4aaeor0aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN on 3apeor50ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued July 3 at 7:50PM CDT until July 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.

Crow River at Rockford affecting Wright and Hennepin Counties.

Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Nicollet, Brown and Blue
Earth Counties.

Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Chippewa,
Renville and Yellow Medicine Counties.

Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties.

Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Chippewa
and Yellow Medicine Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Crow River at Rockford.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Low lying areas and some roads along the
river begin to experience flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 700 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 10.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 700 PM CDT Thursday was 10.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.6
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.6 feet on 10/12/2019.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Chippewa, MN; Renville, MN; Yellow Medicine, MN
Effective: 3apeor50ap
Onset: 3apeor50ap -> 4aaeor0aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN on 3apeor50ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued July 3 at 7:50PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.

Crow River at Rockford affecting Wright and Hennepin Counties.

Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Nicollet, Brown and Blue
Earth Counties.

Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Chippewa,
Renville and Yellow Medicine Counties.

Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties.

Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Chippewa
and Yellow Medicine Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 715 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 887.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 715 PM CDT Thursday was 887.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 887.1
feet early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 885.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
887.3 feet on 05/18/2022.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Blue Earth, MN; Brown, MN; Nicollet, MN
Effective: 3apeor50ap
Onset: 3apeor50ap -> 4aaeor0aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN on 3apeor50ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued July 3 at 7:50PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.

Crow River at Rockford affecting Wright and Hennepin Counties.

Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Nicollet, Brown and Blue
Earth Counties.

Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Chippewa,
Renville and Yellow Medicine Counties.

Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties.

Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Chippewa
and Yellow Medicine Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Minnesota River at New Ulm.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 803.0 feet, Flood gate at C Street is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 645 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 801.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 645 PM CDT Thursday was 801.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 802.8
feet Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 800.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
802.4 feet on 05/18/2022.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Redwood, MN; Renville, MN
Effective: 3apeor50ap
Onset: 3apeor50ap -> 4aaeor0aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN on 3apeor50ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued July 3 at 7:50PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.

Crow River at Rockford affecting Wright and Hennepin Counties.

Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Nicollet, Brown and Blue
Earth Counties.

Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Chippewa,
Renville and Yellow Medicine Counties.

Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties.

Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Chippewa
and Yellow Medicine Counties.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Minnesota River at Morton.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Numerous roads flooded and impassable
between the Minnesota River and Redwood Falls.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 700 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 25.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 700 PM CDT Thursday was 25.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 23.8 feet
Thursday, July 10.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
25.6 feet on 05/16/2022.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Chippewa, MN; Lac qui Parle, MN; Yellow Medicine, MN
Effective: 3apeor50ap
Onset: 3apeor50ap -> 4aaeor0aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN on 3apeor50ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued July 3 at 7:50PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.

Crow River at Rockford affecting Wright and Hennepin Counties.

Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Nicollet, Brown and Blue
Earth Counties.

Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Chippewa,
Renville and Yellow Medicine Counties.

Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties.

Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Chippewa
and Yellow Medicine Counties.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Minnesota River at Montevideo.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Storm sewers may need to be plugged to
prevent water from backing up into streets.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 700 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 17.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 700 PM CDT Thursday was 17.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.4
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.5 feet on 06/25/1919.