Red Wing, 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 Red Wing.

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Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 10:01PM 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...From noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Flood Warning issued July 14 at 8:55PM CDT until July 19 at 7:00PM 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. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine and Chippewa Counties. .River levels are forecast to steadily decrease, however one thing to keep in mind is with only 24 hours worth of QPF in this forecast, it does not take into account the rain expected Tuesday into Wednesday which has the potential to prolong or intensify flooding. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Morton. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Riverside Rd and Front Street flooded in North Redwood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 800 PM CDT Monday, the stage was 22.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 800 PM CDT Monday was 22.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning and continue falling to 19.8 feet Monday, July 21. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.2 feet on 05/02/2006.

Flood Warning issued July 14 at 8:55PM CDT until July 21 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. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine and Chippewa Counties. .River levels are forecast to steadily decrease, however one thing to keep in mind is with only 24 hours worth of QPF in this forecast, it does not take into account the rain expected Tuesday into Wednesday which has the potential to prolong or intensify flooding. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Montevideo. * WHEN...Until late Sunday night. * 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 800 PM CDT Monday, the stage was 15.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 800 PM CDT Monday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 13.6 feet Monday, July 21. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet on 04/14/1998.

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.