Pennington, MN Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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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 Pennington.

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Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 10:33PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone. In South Dakota, Corson, Campbell, McPherson, Brown, Marshall, Roberts, Walworth, Edmunds, Day, Dewey, Potter, Faulk and Grant. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.

Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 14 at 9:41PM CDT until May 15 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until midnight tonight. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued May 14 at 9:41PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued May 14 at 9:41PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until midnight tonight. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 9:10PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY... .Limited moisture associated with a passing cold front tonight will combine with strong northwest winds on Friday to produce hazardous fire weather conditions. Temperatures Friday are forecast to be in the 80s area wide, leading to RH values falling below 20 percent. The winds are not expected to be quite as strong as Thursday, but look to remain high enough for critical fire weather. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for Friday Afternoon across portions of central and western Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Friday. * WINDS...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 8:06PM CDT until May 15 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln and Lyon. In South Dakota, Kingsbury and Brookings. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 5:05PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND FRIDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, Northern Cook and Lake, North Itasca, Southern Lake, Southern Cook, North Cass, South Itasca, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin and South Aitkin. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 5:05PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND FRIDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, North St. Louis, Central St. Louis, Carlton and South St. Louis and Pine. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Air Quality Alert issued May 14 at 2:25PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for coarse particle pollution from blowing dust. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category. * WHERE...West central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday. * 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...Gusty winds to 60 mph will create areas of blowing dust across western Minnesota. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is forecasted to remain in the Red/Unhealthy for All category through Friday evening.

Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 11:49AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

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 Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, Hubbard and Wadena. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 11:49AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, West Marshall, East Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail and Grant. In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Pembina, Benson, Ramsey, Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent, Richland and Western Walsh. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 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.

Flood Advisory issued May 11 at 2:54PM CDT until May 15 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...In Minnesota, northwest Cook, northern Lake and northeast St. Louis Counties. * WHEN...Until 345 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, rivers and around area lakes. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 254 PM CDT Monday, elevated river and lake levels continue. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Moose River, Jeanette Creek, Horse River, Basswood River, Kawishiwi River, and Hustler River. Additional rainfall amounts up to two tenths to three tenths of an inch are expected over the area through mid-week. Expect high, fast moving water on area rivers and elevated lake levels. Water levels are near or above those seen during flood events in Spring 2022 and June 2024. Areas near the end of the Gunflint Trail and near Ely will continue to see slow decreases in elevated water levels this week. For areas near and on Basswood Lake, flows are peaking as of Sunday afternoon, May 10, and at Lac La Croix peak flows are expected this week. Those venturing into the Boundary Waters should prepare for high water and possible inundation of portages and campsites, as well as dangerous rapids and very cold water. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gunflint Lake, Snowbank Lake, Basswood Lake, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Fall Lake, Sea Gull Lake, Saganaga Lake, Ensign Lake, Disappointment Lake and Lac La Croix. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.