St. Paul, MN Weather Alerts

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the mid to upper 20s expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County.

Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County.

Minnesota River at Mankato affecting Blue Earth and Nicollet
Counties.

Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Blue Earth, Brown and
Nicollet Counties.

Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties.

Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota
and Wisconsin...

Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Yellow Medicine, Lac qui
Parle and Chippewa Counties.

South Fork Crow River at Delano affecting Wright and Hennepin
Counties.

Crow River at Rockford affecting Wright and Hennepin Counties.

Mississippi River at Red Wing L/D 3 affecting Goodhue and Pierce
Counties.

Mississippi River at St. Paul affecting Washington, Dakota and
Ramsey Counties.

St Croix River at Stillwater affecting Washington, St. Croix and
Pierce Counties.

Cannon River at Northfield affecting Dakota and Rice Counties.

Minnesota River at Savage affecting Dakota, Scott, Hennepin and
Carver Counties.

Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Sibley, Scott and Le
Sueur Counties.

Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Sibley, Scott and Carver
Counties.

South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.

Mississippi River at Red Wing affecting Goodhue, Pierce and Pepin
Counties.

Mississippi River near Hastings L/D 2 (COE) affecting Washington,
Dakota and Pierce Counties.

.While the short term forecast is optimistic due to a lack of
precipitation over the next 36-48 hours, widespread additional
rainfall is expected to cause yet another surge in river levels by
the end of next week. First major round of rainfall arrives Monday
into Tuesday and will start being captured in forecasts tomorrow.

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at St. Paul.

* WHEN...Until Saturday, July 06.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 910 PM CDT Saturday, the stage was 19.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 910 PM CDT Saturday was 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.1 feet on 06/26/2014.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County.

Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County.

South Fork Crow River at Delano affecting Wright and Hennepin
Counties.

South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.

Crow River at Rockford affecting Wright and Hennepin Counties.

Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota
and Wisconsin...

Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Blue Earth, Brown and
Nicollet Counties.

Mississippi River at Red Wing affecting Pepin, Goodhue and Pierce
Counties.

Mississippi River at St. Paul affecting Washington, Ramsey and
Dakota Counties.

St Croix River at Stillwater affecting Washington, Pierce and St.
Croix Counties.

Cannon River at Northfield affecting Dakota and Rice Counties.

Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Chippewa, Lac qui Parle
and Yellow Medicine Counties.

Minnesota River at Mankato affecting Blue Earth and Nicollet
Counties.

Minnesota River at Savage affecting Carver, Dakota, Scott and
Hennepin Counties.

Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Sibley, Scott and Le
Sueur Counties.

Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Carver, Scott and Sibley
Counties.

Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties.

Mississippi River at Red Wing L/D 3 affecting Goodhue and Pierce
Counties.

Mississippi River near Hastings L/D 2 (COE) affecting Washington,
Dakota and Pierce Counties.

.Rivers have either reached crest or will reach crest this weekend.
River levels are expected to gradually fall throughout the next
several days. Additional 1 to 2 inches in the forecast next week may
extend river level recession times.

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at St. Paul.

* WHEN...Until Saturday, July 06.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 910 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 20.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 910 PM CDT Friday was 20.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.4
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday, July 05.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.2 feet on 03/31/2019.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County.

Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County.

Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Nicollet, Blue Earth and
Brown Counties.

Minnesota River at Savage affecting Scott, Hennepin, Carver and
Dakota Counties.

Minnesota River at Henderson MN19 affecting Scott, Le Sueur and
Sibley Counties.

Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties.

South Fork Crow River at Delano affecting Wright and Hennepin
Counties.

South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County.

Crow River at Rockford affecting Wright and Hennepin Counties.

Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Minnesota and Wisconsin...

Minnesota River at Mankato affecting Nicollet and Blue Earth
Counties.

Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Chippewa, Lac qui Parle
and Yellow Medicine Counties.

Mississippi River near Hastings L/D 2 (COE) affecting Pierce,
Washington and Dakota Counties.

Mississippi River at St. Paul affecting Ramsey, Washington and
Dakota Counties.

Cannon River at Northfield affecting Rice and Dakota Counties.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Minnesota...

West Branch Lac Qui Parle River at Dawson affecting Lac qui Parle
County.

.Heavy, widespread rainfall over the last several days has already
caused substantial rises in area rivers. With more heavy rainfall
expected through tonight, river levels are forecast to
increase even more in the coming days. From tonight through Sunday,
much of southern Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin can expect at
least an inch of additional rainfall. A corridor of higher rainfall
amounts (2 to 3 inches) is expected, particularly over southern
Minnesota, and a few localized areas within this corridor could even
see amounts over 4 inches.

* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at St. Paul.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Warner Road may become impassable due to
high water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1010 AM CDT Friday, the stage was 11.8 feet.
- The river is continuing to rise.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Sunday morning and continue rising to 20.4 feet Friday,
June 28. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.2 feet on 03/31/2019.

Numerous thunderstorms are redeveloping this evening across
southwestern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Multiple storms may impact
the same areas already hard hit from earlier today. These locations
won't need more than a quarter to half inch to result in flash
flooding. Slow moving storms have the potential to drop 2 inches per
hour. Extensive and potentially life-threatening flash flooding is
possible. Flash Flood Warnings are likely to be issued later this
evening.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Minnesota, including the following areas,
Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue,
Hennepin, Le Sueur, McLeod, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sibley,
Steele, Waseca, Washington and Wright and west central Wisconsin,
including the following areas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce and
St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Saturated soils combined with additional very heavy rain
could result in flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Minnesota, including the following areas,
Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, McLeod, Meeker, Ramsey, Renville,
Scott, Sibley, Washington and Wright and west central Wisconsin,
including the following area, St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of thunderstorms could lead to heavy rainfall
totals and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* 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...Southern Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT this evening.

* 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 smoke will linger across southern
Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro though the day on Monday.
This band of smoke will slowly drift to the south throughout the
day and air quality will begin improving from north to south
within the alert area. Air quality should improve across the Twin
Cities metro during the afternoon and the rest of southern
Minnesota can expect improving air quality by the end of the day.

Southeasterly winds will steadily increase through this afternoon,
becoming sustained at 20-25 mph with gusts up to 30-40 mph.
Relative humidity will also drop to around 25-35 percent during
this time frame, with a lack of precipitation over the past week
also allowing for fuels to be dry. Any fires that develop could
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

...SNOW CONTINUES IN WESTERN MINNESOTA. SOUTHERN AND EASTERN
MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN HAVE TRANSITIONED TO RAIN, BUT
WILL RETURN TO MIXED PRECIPITATION THEN SNOW TUESDAY MORNING...

.Tonight, warmer air will keep rain as the dominant precipitation
type for most. Areas in far western Minnesota will likely remain
all snow. Colder air will move early Tuesday morning, causing a
changeover back to snow and introduce mixed precipitation in the
transition period. The transition will occur from west to east,
with any icing potential on the leading edge. A few more inches
of snow accumulation are possible. In western Minnesota, the main
concern is for strong northwest winds mid-morning Tuesday to gust
as high as 40 mph and cause blowing snow. The storm system will
exit on Tuesday.

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
1 to 2 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and south central Minnesota
and northwest Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the morning commute.

...WINTER STORM ARRIVES SUNDAY BRINGING HEAVY WET SNOW AND STRONG
WIND...

.Light snow will develop tonight, but the main storm system will
arrive on Sunday. A heavy band of snow will develop across
northern Iowa Sunday morning, and lift up from the south. Snowfall
rates of 1 inch per hour are likely, with 2 inches per hour
possible. Winds will be out of the east at 25 to 35 mph, which
will lead to very low visibility. Snow will become more widespread
throughout the day on Sunday. A Winter Storm Warning is now in
effect for areas along and north a line extending from New Ulm to
Red Wing in Minnesota and all of west-central Wisconsin.

On Sunday night, warmer air will cause snow to change over to
rain across southern Minnesota, and this warm air will expand on
Monday. Areas in eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin could
also change over to rain. Areas in western Minnesota will likely
remain all snow. There is uncertainty on where the rain, snow
line will set up.

On Monday night and Tuesday, colder air will move in causing a
change over back to snow across much of the region. A couple more
inches of accumulation is possible, but the main concern is for
strong northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph to cause blowing snow
across western Minnesota. The system will exit on Tuesday.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8
inches. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Twin Cities metro area.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. High snowfall rates
and patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a heavy wet snow.