Mendota, MN Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 7:21AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Light winds overnight and a clear to partly cloudy sky allowed for the formation of fog, locally dense, in parts of eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. The main fog areas are from Cando to Langdon to Grafton and then to Grand Forks and Cooperstown. Also fog around Bemidji to Baudette. Use caution if traveling in fog areas as visibilities are likely to change quickly. Fog will burn off by 10 am.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 7:13AM CDT until September 21 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

* WHAT...Flooding along the Root River due to excessive rainfall. * WHERE...Northern Fillmore County in southeastern Minnesota... * WHEN...Until midnight CDT Tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 711 AM CDT, minor flooding continues along the Root River in northern Fillmore County. The crest is working downstream today and will start falling from west to east throughout the day into tonight. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rushford, Lanesboro, Rushford Village, Peterson and Whalan. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 6:27AM CDT until September 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Root River Near Houston affecting Houston County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River near Houston. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 15.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.5 feet on 09/27/2010. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 6:24AM CDT until September 20 at 11:07PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cedar River at Austin affecting Mower County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cedar River near Lansing affecting Mower County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River near Lansing. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:30 AM CDT Sunday was 20.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 10.3 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.3 feet on 05/18/2000. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 6:24AM CDT until September 20 at 11:24PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cedar River at Austin affecting Mower County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cedar River near Lansing affecting Mower County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River at Austin. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The city of Austin takes specific actions to warn people and businesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 AM CDT Sunday was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 4.5 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.2 feet on 04/07/2001. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 4:20AM CDT until September 20 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening waves and rip currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls.

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Mendota.

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