Bemidji Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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 Bemidji.

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Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 10:32AM CDT until June 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

* WHAT...Heat index values from 100 to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and central, north central, and northeast South Dakota. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 10:32AM CDT until June 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

* WHAT...Heat index values from 100 to 105 expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Traverse County. In South Dakota, Day, Marshall, and Roberts Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 10:32AM CDT until June 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

* WHAT...Heat index values from 100 to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and central, north central, and northeast South Dakota. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 10:03AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Severe thunderstorms are expected to affect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness late this evening through tonight. Severe storms will be capable of producing damaging winds, large to very large hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and locally heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms could happen as early as 11 PM CDT this evening continuing overnight until around 6 AM CDT Saturday morning. Now is the time to prepare in case thunderstorms threaten. Campers should take extra precautions now in order to secure campsites and make a plan in case of severe weather. For strong winds, try to keep your tent away from large or decayed trees. For large hail, use your well-tied down canoe or tent for shelter. For lightning, sit on your personal floatation devices or sleeping pads and avoid putting your tent on top of exposed tree roots to minimize your risk. For potential flash flooding, avoid camping directly near streams and be prepared to find higher ground. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for updates and possible warnings. Repeating... Severe thunderstorms are expected to affect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness late this evening through tonight. The storms will be capable of producing damaging winds, large to very large hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and locally heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms could happen as early as 11 PM CDT this evening continuing overnight until around 6 AM CDT Saturday morning.

Flood Warning issued June 20 at 9:57AM CDT until June 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties. South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Morton. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Riverside Rd and Front Street flooded in North Redwood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 900 AM CDT Friday, the stage was 21.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 900 AM CDT Friday was 21.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 20.3 feet Friday, June 27. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.9 feet on 04/04/2007.

Flood Warning issued June 20 at 9:57AM CDT until June 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties. South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Fork Crow River below Mayer. * WHEN...Until late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding affects Mill Avenue from Watertown to the Wright County line; Yancy Avenue between Carver County Road 30 and 78th Street; Vega Avenue between Carver County Road 33 and 94th Street; and the intersection of Union Avenue and 82nd Street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 930 AM CDT Friday, the stage was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 11.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.8 feet on 05/28/2011.

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 20 at 5:20AM CDT until June 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 99 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up 105 to 110 likely. Low temperatures tonight and Saturday night will remain in the mid 70s to lower 80s, providing little relief from the heat. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Sibley, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Waseca, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to noon CDT Saturday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon Saturday to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 20 at 5:20AM CDT until June 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. Low temperatures tonight and Saturday night will remain in the mid 70s to lower 80s, providing little relief from the heat. * WHERE...Renville, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Martin, Nicollet, Watonwan, Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 20 at 5:20AM CDT until June 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. Low temperatures Saturday night will remain in the mid 70s to lower 80s, providing little relief from the heat. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 5:20AM CDT until June 21 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 99 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up 105 to 110 likely. Low temperatures tonight and Saturday night will remain in the mid 70s to lower 80s, providing little relief from the heat. * WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Sibley, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Waseca, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to noon CDT Saturday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon Saturday to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 20 at 3:04AM CDT until June 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 20 at 2:56AM CDT until June 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 103 expected during the afternoon into early evening on both Saturday and Sunday. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Crow Wing, Pine, South Aitkin, and South and Cass Counties. In Wisconsin, Price, Burnett, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the St. Croix Band in Burnett County, the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation and the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley, Lena Lake and, East Lake areas. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 2:56AM CDT until June 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Hot conditions with heat index values up to between 95 and 99 expected expected during the afternoon into early evening on both Saturday and Sunday. * WHERE...Northern Aitkin, Koochiching, North Cass, Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake area 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 noon Saturday to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 2:51AM CDT until June 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and southwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity can cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 2:51AM CDT until June 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected. * WHERE...Hubbard, Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, East Becker, Mahnomen, North Clearwater, South Clearwater, and West Becker Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 2:51AM CDT until June 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Richland and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 20 at 2:46AM CDT until June 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 this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...High wave action can make swimming difficult on days such as this. Incoming waves in rapid succession can tire even an experienced swimmer quickly. Rip currents can usher you away from land. To avoid being swept away, swim parallel to the shore to exit a rip current.