... Flash Flood Watch now in effect through Tuesday morning...
The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for
* portions of east central Minnesota... north central Minnesota
and northeast Minnesota... including the following areas... in
east central Minnesota... Crow Wing... northern Aitkin... Pine
and southern Aitkin. In north central Minnesota...
Koochiching... northern Cass... northern Itasca... southern Cass
and southern Itasca. In northeast Minnesota...
Carlton/southern St. Louis... central St. Louis... northern
Cook/Northern Lake... northern St. Louis... southern
Cook/Lakeshore and Southern Lake/Lakeshore.
* 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.
Ely, MN
Current Conditions
55 °F
Light Rain
Updated — 4:13 PM CDT on May 19, 2013
Local Radar
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Ely
55 °F - Light Rain
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Cook
55 °F - Rain
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Crane Lake
55 °F - Rain
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Eveleth
59 °F - Overcast
Forecast for Ely (55731)
Sunday
 T-storms
H 72° / L 50°
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Monday
T-storms
H 54° / L 41°
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Tuesday
T-storms
H 57° / L 37°
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Wednesday
 Mostly Cloudy
H 61° / L 34°
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Thursday
 Clear
H 61° / L 25°
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Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 72F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Sunday NightOvercast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the East at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 1.4 in. possible.
Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers. High of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Monday NightOvercast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the ENE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 57F. Winds from the ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tuesday NightOvercast with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. Low of 37F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph.
Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 61F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday NightOvercast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 34F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Clear. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday NightClear. Fog overnight. Low of 25F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Statement as of 2:26 PM CDT on May 19, 2013
Flash Flood Watch
