Active AlertsThe Wilderness at Fortune Bay, MN

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued.Portage and hiking trails may become slick and potentiallyimpassable and ponding of water could inundate low-lying campsitesacross the Boundary Waters.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.* WHERE...In Minnesota, in north central Minnesota, Koochiching andItasca Counties. In northeast Minnesota, Cook, Lake and centraland northern St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands ofthe Grand Portage Reservation and the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek,Nett Lake and, Lake Vermilion areas. Recreation spots such asVoyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is alsoincluded.* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Strong low pressure will bring widespread showers andthunderstorms to the Northland with the potential for heavyrain and flooding.- Flood safety information can be found atwww.weather.gov/safety/flood.