Good Hope, MN 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 Good Hope.

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Flood Warning issued April 15 at 8:34PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota...North Dakota... Red River of the North at Oslo affecting Walsh, Polk, Marshall and Grand Forks Counties. Two Rivers River near Hallock affecting Kittson County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota...North Dakota... Red River of the North at Pembina affecting Pembina and Kittson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Red River of the North at Oslo. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 25.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 8:34PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota...North Dakota... Red River of the North at Oslo affecting Walsh, Polk, Marshall and Grand Forks Counties. Two Rivers River near Hallock affecting Kittson County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota...North Dakota... Red River of the North at Pembina affecting Pembina and Kittson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Red River of the North at Pembina. * WHEN...From late Friday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 39.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 34.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning and continue rising to a crest of 40.9 feet early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 39.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 8:34PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota...North Dakota... Red River of the North at Oslo affecting Walsh, Polk, Marshall and Grand Forks Counties. Two Rivers River near Hallock affecting Kittson County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota...North Dakota... Red River of the North at Pembina affecting Pembina and Kittson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Two Rivers River near Hallock. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 806.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. Storm sewers start backing up. Storm sewer valve at TH175 bridge closed. Lift pump inspected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 802.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 802.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 805.5 feet early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 802.0 feet.

Fire Weather Watch issued April 15 at 7:54PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 27 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.

Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 6:10PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions Thursday. South winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 30 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.

Fire Weather Watch issued April 15 at 2:47PM CDT until April 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

...POTENTIAL FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING... .Warm temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s combined with relative humidity values as low as 20 percent will exist with wind gusts as high as 25 to 30 mph Thursday morning through Thursday evening. This environment will create potentially critical fire weather conditions for portions of southwestern and west-central Minnesota. The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Fire Weather Watch. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southwest and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * WINDS...South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 2:06PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Relative humidity values will drop as low as 25 to 30 percent along with south to southwest winds gusting up to 30 mph across west central and north central Minnesota. Given the dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected between noon and 8pm. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. There is a low chance for a Red Flag Warning upgrade particularly in west central Minnesota. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 15 at 1:03PM CDT until April 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Carlton and South St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Grand Portage Reservation, the Bad River Reservation and the Red Cliff Band. Other locations including Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fog will develop tonight around Lake Superior and will be dense overnight. Visibility will improve Thursday morning.

Fire Weather Watch issued April 15 at 12:28PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth and Woodbury. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock. * WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.