North Itasca

Forecasts for Minnesota — Return to U.S. Severe Weather

	Current Severe Weather

	Flash Flood Watch
Statement as of 9:15 PM CDT on May 19, 2013 ... Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Tuesday morning... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * portions of Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin... including the following areas... in Minnesota... Carlton... southern St. Louis... central St. Louis... Crow Wing... Koochiching... northern Aitkin... northern Cass... northern Cook... Northern Lake... northern Itasca... northern St. Louis... Pine... southern Aitkin... southern Cass... southern Cook/Lakeshore... southern Itasca and Southern Lake/Lakeshore. In northwest Wisconsin... Bayfield... Burnett... Douglas... Sawyer and Washburn. * Through Tuesday morning * heavy rains falling on already saturated ground could lead to local flash flooding along rivers... streams... and other poorly drained areas. * Low lying areas... ditches and roads... will also be vulnerable to flooding. Precautionary/preparedness actions... This Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.