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State: MN Total alerts: 8 Updated: May 11, 2026 12:58am CDT

Frost Advisory

Area
Mitchell; Howard; Winneshiek; Allamakee; Floyd; Chickasaw; Fayette; Clayton; Wabasha; Dodge; Olmsted; Winona; Mower; Fillmore; Houston; Buffalo; La Crosse; Vernon; Crawford; Richland; Grant
Frost Advisory issued May 11 at 12:20AM CDT until May 11 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and southwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Frost Advisory

Area
Stevens; Pope; Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Wright; Anoka; Washington; Yellow Medicine; Renville; McLeod; Sibley; Carver; Scott; Dakota; Redwood; Brown; Nicollet; Le Sueur; Rice; Goodhue; Watonwan; Blue Earth; Waseca; Steele; Martin; Faribault; Freeborn; St. Croix; Pierce; Dunn; Pepin
Frost Advisory issued May 11 at 12:19AM CDT until May 11 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Warning

Area
Douglas; Todd; Morrison; Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Stearns; Benton; Sherburne; Isanti; Chisago; Polk; Barron; Rusk; Chippewa; Eau Claire
Freeze Warning issued May 11 at 12:19AM CDT until May 11 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Douglas Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Frost Advisory

Area
Lyon; Osceola; Dickinson; Sioux; O'Brien; Clay; Lincoln; Lyon; Murray; Cottonwood; Nobles; Jackson; Pipestone; Rock; Beadle; Kingsbury; Brookings; Sanborn; Miner; Lake; Moody; McCook; Minnehaha; Lincoln
Frost Advisory issued May 10 at 8:24PM CDT until May 11 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Warning

Area
West Polk; Norman; Kittson; Roseau; Lake Of The Woods; West Marshall; East Marshall; North Beltrami; Pennington; Red Lake; East Polk; North Clearwater; South Beltrami; Mahnomen; South Clearwater; Hubbard; West Becker; East Becker; East Otter Tail; Wadena
Freeze Warning issued May 10 at 6:18PM CDT until May 11 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures 25 to 32 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Frost Advisory

Area
Clay; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; Grant; Towner; Cavalier; Pembina; Benson; Ramsey; Eastern Walsh County; Eddy; Nelson; Grand Forks; Griggs; Steele; Traill; Barnes; Cass; Ransom; Sargent; Richland; Western Walsh County
Frost Advisory issued May 10 at 6:18PM CDT until May 11 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Frost Advisory

Area
Traverse; Big Stone; McPherson; Brown; Marshall; Roberts; Edmunds; Day; Faulk; Spink; Clark; Codington; Grant; Hamlin; Deuel
Frost Advisory issued May 10 at 4:41PM CDT until May 11 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and north central and northeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Flood Advisory

Area
Cook, MN; Lake, MN; St. Louis, MN
Flood Advisory issued May 10 at 3:27PM CDT until May 11 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

High water continues across portions of the far eastern Rainy River watershed due to the effects of runoff from heavy rains and snowmelt from late April into early May. * 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 Monday. * 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 314 PM CDT Sunday, 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, White Iron 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.

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