Active AlertsBrookston, MN

Flood Advisory

Issued at Tue 1:29 PM May. 19
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
Campers and hikers should avoid flooded trail crossings. If camping at a site along or near the banks of rivers or streams, move away from those locations and seek higher ground. Trails in hilly terrain can quickly become unstable during or shortly after heavy rainfall. Portage and hiking trails may be impassable and low-lying campsites may be inundated with excessive runoff in this section of the Boundary Waters as flooding is occurring or imminent. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and to the National Weather Service in Duluth when you can do so safely. Flooding can be reported to the National Weather Service at 1-800-685-8612.
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Frost Advisory

Issued at Fri 12:36 AM May. 22
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation.
Where: In Minnesota, Carlton, South and Central St. Louis, Cook and Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Douglas County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Grand Portage Reservation and the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area. This also includes the Boundary Waters eastern and central area.
When: Until 7 AM CDT this morning.
Impacts: Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Recommended Action

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Beach Hazards Statement

Issued at Thu 11:59 PM May. 21
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip currents.
Where: Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches.
When: From 11 AM CDT Friday through Friday evening.
Impacts: High wave action can make swimming difficult on days such as this. Incoming waves in rapid succession can tire even an experienced swimmer quickly. Rip currents can move you away from land. To avoid being swept away, swim parallel to the shore to exit a rip current.

Recommended Action

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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