Full Notification

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Minnesota and Wisconsin, including the following areas, in Minnesota, Cook, Lake, Carlton, South St. Louis, Central St. Louis, South Itasca, Crow Wing, Cass, Aitkin and Pine County. In Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Sawyer and Washburn County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Forecast rainfall of 0.5 to 2 inches with potentially higher amounts across the area is expected Friday through Sunday. This will result in ponding of water on saturated soils and surface runoff. Expect quick rises on area streams and rivers. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN COOK/NORTHERN LAKE ... CENTRAL ST. LOUIS ... SOUTHERN LAKE/NORTH SHORE ... SOUTHERN COOK/NORTH SHORE ... NORTH CASS ... SOUTH ITASCA ... SOUTH CASS ... CROW WING ... NORTHERN AITKIN ... SOUTH AITKIN ... CARLTON/SOUTH ST. LOUIS ... PINE ... DOUGLAS ... BAYFIELD ... ASHLAND ... IRON ... BURNETT ... WASHBURN ... SAWYER ... PRICE

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.