Mendota, 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 Mendota.

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Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 12:47PM CDT until July 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 98 expected. * WHERE...Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Flood Watch issued July 15 at 10:42AM CDT until July 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...In Minnesota, in east central Minnesota, Aitkin County. In northeast Minnesota, Central St. Louis, Cook and northern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area, the Grand Portage Reservation and the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake and, Big Sandy Lake areas.This also includes the Boundary Waters eastern and central area. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A stationary front will bring heavy rainfall which may lead to rapid runoff and flash flooding this afternoon through Tuesday night. Heavy rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected with localized amounts up to 4 inches possible. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

Flood Watch issued July 15 at 10:42AM CDT until July 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Pine, Southern Lake, Carlton and southern St. Louis Counties and Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Bad River Reservation, the Fond du Lac Band, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County and the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A stationary front will bring heavy rainfall which may lead to rapid runoff and flash flooding this afternoon through Tuesday night. Heavy rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected with localized amounts up to 4 inches possible. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

Flood Warning issued July 15 at 10:30AM CDT until July 20 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties. Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine and Chippewa Counties. .This forecast included 24 hours of QPF. If more rain falls than forecast, we could see additional rises on rivers. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Morton. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Riverside Rd and Front Street flooded in North Redwood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 900 AM CDT Tuesday, the stage was 22.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 900 AM CDT Tuesday was 22.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday evening and continue falling to 20.0 feet Tuesday, July 22. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued July 15 at 10:30AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties. Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine and Chippewa Counties. .This forecast included 24 hours of QPF. If more rain falls than forecast, we could see additional rises on rivers. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Montevideo. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Low lying areas and some roads along the river begin flooding, along with some basements of houses along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 900 AM CDT Tuesday, the stage was 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 900 AM CDT Tuesday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon and continue falling to 13.7 feet Tuesday, July 22. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 4:27PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category. * WHERE...Northeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light winds will allow existing wildfire smoke across northern Minnesota to linger into this evening and overnight. Concentrations are expected to be highest along and near the shores of Lake Superior. An additional round of heavy surface smoke from wildfires across southern Canada is expected to transport into northern Minnesota on Tuesday.

Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 3:07PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category. * WHERE...Northwest and north central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light winds will allow for areas of existing wildfire smoke across northern Minnesota to linger into this evening and overnight. An additional round of heavy surface smoke from wildfires across southern Canada is expected to transport into northern Minnesota on Tuesday.