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Areas

West Polk; Norman; Clay; 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; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant

Note

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Description

* 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...Central, east central, west central, north central, northwest, and northeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 AM CDT Sunday to 9 AM 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...Heavy surface smoke from many wildfires across central Saskatchewan and Manitoba will wrap around the backside of an area of low pressure system this weekend, as the low moves east across south central Canada. Poor air quality will most likely impact western Minnesota beginning Sunday morning, and then expand further east through the evening. Heavy smoke should then disperse from west to east across the state from Monday into Tuesday morning.

Instruction

Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. The general public should limit prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.

Areas

Clay, MN

Note

Description

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Minnesota... South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Saturday was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Instruction

Safety message - Turn around, don't drown. Don't travel through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Areas

Clay, MN

Note

Description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Buffalo River near Dilworth affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Buffalo River near Dilworth. * WHEN...From this evening to early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Some agricultural flooding begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 17.5 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Instruction

Safety message - Turn around, don't drown. Don't travel through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Areas

Cass, ND

Note

Description

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Dakota... Maple River near Mapleton (South of I-94) affecting Cass County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Maple River near Mapleton (South of I-94). * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM CDT Saturday was 18.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

Instruction

Safety message - Turn around, don't drown. Don't travel through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Areas

West Polk; Norman; Clay; 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; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant

Note

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Description

* 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...Central, east central, west central, north central, northwest, and northeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 AM CDT Sunday to 9 AM 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...Heavy surface smoke from many wildfires across central Saskatchewan and Manitoba will wrap around the backside of an area of low pressure system this weekend, as the low moves east across south central Canada. Poor air quality will most likely impact western Minnesota beginning Sunday morning, and then expand further east through the evening. Heavy smoke should then disperse from west to east across the state from Monday into Tuesday morning.

Instruction

Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. The general public should limit prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.