Minneapolis, Minnesota
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Traverse; Big Stone |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 2:19 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 2:19 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Aberdeen SD on 2026-05-16 @ 2:19 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 2:19PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD |
| Description: |
The combination of gusty northwest winds of 20-25 mph and low relative humidity values 20-25 percent will lead to near critical fire weather conditions the remainder of this afternoon into early evening across west central Minnesota. Conditions will begin to improve as wind gusts start subside late this afternoon and relative humidity values recover by early this evening. |
| Alert: | Frost Advisory |
| Area(s): | Kittson; Roseau; Lake Of The Woods; East Marshall; North Beltrami; South Beltrami |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 1:31 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:45 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-17 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-05-17 @ 8:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Grand Forks ND on 2026-05-16 @ 1:31 pm |
| Headline: | Frost Advisory issued May 16 at 1:31PM CDT until May 17 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, East Marshall, Kittson, and Roseau Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. |
| Alert: | Frost Advisory |
| Area(s): | Koochiching; North St. Louis; Northern Cook/Northern Lake; North Itasca; Central St. Louis; Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 1:25 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 1:30 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-17 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-05-17 @ 8:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Duluth MN on 2026-05-16 @ 1:25 pm |
| Headline: | Frost Advisory issued May 16 at 1:25PM CDT until May 17 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 29 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Koochiching, North Itasca, Central and North St. Louis, Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation and the Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake, Deer Creek and, Lake Vermilion areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. |
| Alert: | Red Flag Warning |
| Area(s): | Wilkin |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Grand Forks ND on 2026-05-16 @ 1:01 pm |
| Headline: | Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 1:01PM CDT until May 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND |
| Description: |
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 9 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Wilkin. * WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. |
| Alert: | Red Flag Warning |
| Area(s): | West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Grand Forks ND on 2026-05-16 @ 1:01 pm |
| Headline: | Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 1:01PM CDT until May 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND |
| Description: |
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. |
| Alert: | Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Lake, MN; St. Louis, MN |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 12:01 pm -> 2026-05-19 @ 3:45 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 12:01 pm -> 2026-05-19 @ 3:45 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Duluth MN on 2026-05-16 @ 12:01 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Advisory issued May 16 at 12:01PM CDT until May 19 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Lake and St. Louis Counties. * WHEN...Until 345 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1158 AM CDT Saturday, Minor flooding is already occurring and will continue. Additional rainfall amounts of three quarters to one and one half inches are forecast over the area from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Oyster River, Ge-be-on-e-quet Creek, Horse River, Shohola Creek, Hustler River, Moose River, Jeanette Creek, Wolfpack Creek, Nugget Creek, Heritage Creek, Portage River, Range Line Creek and Legend Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Basswood Lake, northwestern Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Lake Agnes, Crooked Lake, Fourtown Lake, Lac la Croix, Lac La Croix and Loon Lake. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood. |
| Alert: | Red Flag Warning |
| Area(s): | Douglas; Todd; Morrison; Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Benton |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 10:04 am -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 10:04 am -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN on 2026-05-16 @ 10:04 am |
| Headline: | Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 10:04AM CDT until May 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN |
| Description: |
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY... .The combination of low relative humidity (20 to 25 percent), breezy northwest winds, and dry fuels will lead to another day of critical fire weather conditions across central Minnesota. Minimum RH values possibly as low as 15-20% if mixing is maximized this afternoon. Wind speeds will be borderline with sustained speed 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 to 30 mph. The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 20 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Northern Cook/Northern Lake; North Itasca; Central St. Louis; Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore; North Cass; South Itasca |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 9:57 am -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 9:57 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Duluth MN on 2026-05-16 @ 9:57 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 9:57AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN |
| Description: |
Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions Saturday. West winds in the morning will turn northwesterly behind a cold front. Sustained winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 30 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. 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. |
| Alert: | Red Flag Warning |
| Area(s): | South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis; Pine |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 9:54 am -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 10:00 am -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Duluth MN on 2026-05-16 @ 9:54 am |
| Headline: | Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 9:54AM CDT until May 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN |
| Description: |
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 9 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, Carlton and South St. Louis and Pine. * WINDS...Northwest 10 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. |