Walker & Leech Lake
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Today’s Forecast:
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81°F
Current Temperature
Mostly Cloudy
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Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued July 24 at 3:34PM CDT until July 24 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN (Expires: July 24, 2026 11:00 pm)
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Description:
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 511 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES
IN NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA
CASS ITASCA KOOCHICHING
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CASS LAKE, EAST GULL LAKE, ESTERDY,
GRAND RAPIDS, INTERNATIONAL FALLS, LAKE SHORE, PINE RIVER,
SCHLEY, AND WALKER. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THE TRIBAL LANDS OF THE
BOIS FORTE BAND, NETT LAKE AND, DEER CREEK AREAS.
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Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 24 at 2:07PM CDT until July 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN (Expires: July 26, 2026 9:00 pm)
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Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 94 degrees
and Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures up to 85 degrees expected. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
values up to 99 degrees and Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures up to 87
degrees possible.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Cass, Itasca, and
Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. In Wisconsin, Bayfield,
Burnett, Douglas, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal
Lands of the St. Croix Band in Burnett County, the Bois Forte
Band, Deer Creek area, the Red Cliff Band, the Fond du Lac Band
and the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake, East Lake, Hinckley and,
Lena Lake areas. Other locations including the Apostle Islands
National Lakeshore.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. For
the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
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Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 2:07PM CDT until July 25 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN (Expires: July 25, 2026 9:00 pm)
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Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 94 degrees
and Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures up to 85 degrees expected. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
values up to 99 degrees and Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures up to 87
degrees possible.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Cass, Itasca, and
Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. In Wisconsin, Bayfield,
Burnett, Douglas, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal
Lands of the St. Croix Band in Burnett County, the Bois Forte
Band, Deer Creek area, the Red Cliff Band, the Fond du Lac Band
and the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake, East Lake, Hinckley and,
Lena Lake areas. Other locations including the Apostle Islands
National Lakeshore.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. For
the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
This Afternoon:Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight:A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday:Patchy smoke after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Today’s Report:
Boating
Not Recommended
19
/100
Not Recommended for boating. High near 82°F. Risk of rain later today (42%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
- Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended
26/100
Camping
Not Recommended
19
/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 82°F. Risk of rain later today (42%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
- Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
- Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
- Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended
23/100
Outdoor Events / Activities
Not Recommended
17
/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 82°F. Risk of rain (42%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
- Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended
20/100
Fishing
Not Recommended
20
/100
Not Recommended for fishing. High near 82°F. Risk of rain later today (42%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
- Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended
23/100
Snowmobiling
Not Recommended
4
/100
Not Recommended for snowmobiling. High near 82°F. Risk of rain later today (42%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Extreme heat (high near 82°F). Thunderstorms forecast later today. Temperatures outside comfort limits (82°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Heat: Unfavorable weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
- Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended
5/100
About Walker & Leech Lake
Walker & Leech Lake is a northern lake destination with boating, fishing, resort weekends, campgrounds, bike routes, and seasonal town events.
Make the Most of a Walker / Leech Lake Day
Check open-water wind first, then decide whether the day belongs on the lake, in camp, on a trail, or around town.
Weather Tips for Walker and Leech Lake
- Leech Lake can build chop with wind, and summer storms can quickly affect boating and outdoor events.
- Wind, waves, current, and lightning should guide water plans more than sunshine alone.
- For campground days, check overnight lows, storm timing, wet ground, and how quickly shelter is available.
- Check both temperature and wind, because Minnesota lake, river, prairie, and bluff destinations can feel very different from the nearest city forecast.
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Walker & Leech Lake rather than forcing one itinerary. Match wind, rain timing, temperature, water conditions, and trail surfaces to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.