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Tuesday April 6, 2010 Posted 2 years, 1 month ago by Pat Cadigan

As we get close to the warm days of summer, how about we wipe the winter snow from our eyes, and start thinking about those things we have almost forgotten? For example.....slowing down while driving through a neighborhood where kids might be playing.Those little rascals can jump out in front of your car in an instant,unaware that you even there. Talk about a summer spoiler!! Along those same lines,how about our biker friends?? You've seen the bumper sticker or heard the reminder on KDAL-AM....Start seeing motorcycles....Bikers are for the most part no different than you and me, they enjoy the blue skies and sunny days with a ride on the wind. Most bikers try to drive in a sane manner. The problems develop if they drive in the blind spot behind your car. You can't see 'em in your side view mirror,and may make a quick lane change or turn, which could put them into your quarter panel or trunk. Please watch out for them, okay? One other caution. Some of the bigger bikes such as the Goldwings and BMW's run with no more noise a whisper.You might not know that they are right on your tail.Finally a word for the boaters.....practice what you learned about courtesy and safety. Outfit your boat so that the USCG....Sheriff....or PD will have reason to ticket you. Summer is almost here! Enjoy it, and listen for The Cadigan-Jordan Show weekdays starting at 5:00 AM on 610 KDAL-AM. Well share our goodtimes with you, and you can share yours blogging with us........Thanks so much and let us hear from you.      Pat Cadigan


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mnz011-012-019-020-026-034>038-241000- /o.new.kdlh.fa.a.0001.120523t2100z-120525t0000z/ /00000.0.er.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.oo/ northern st. louis-northern cook/northern lake-central st. louis- southern lake/lakeshore-southern itasca-crow wing-northern aitkin- southern aitkin-carlton/southern st. louis-pine- including the cities of...ely...isabella...hibbing... two harbors...grand rapids...brainerd...hill city...aitkin... duluth...cloquet...hinckley 321 pm cdt wed may 23 2012 ...flood watch in effect through thursday evening... the national weather service in duluth has issued a * flood watch 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...southern itasca. in northeast minnesota... carlton/southern st. louis...central st. louis...northern cook/northern lake...northern st. louis and southern lake/lakeshore. * through thursday evening * a slow moving frontal system will become nearly stationary across the northland tonight through thursday. abundant moisture will surge northward from the gulf of mexico...and interact with the front to create very heavy rainfall over an extended period of time. most of the flood watch area can expect to see rainfall on the order of 2 to 3 inches...with locally higher amounts in excess of 4 inches. * rivers across the area have been fairly low until recent rainfall...and there is still a fair amount of room within the banks of most rivers and streams. however...rainfall in excess of 3 or 4 inches...will likely lead to river and stream responses that will result in much faster flow than we have recently seen. with such extreme rainfall...rivers and streams will likely rise significantly within their banks...with some even flowing out of their banks. storms repeatedly moving over the same areas will likely lead to high rainfall rates as well. in addition to rivers...ditches and culverts may fill up... affecting roads and driving conditions. in the event flooding becomes imminent or is observed...flood or flash flood warnings will need to be issued. precautionary/preparedness actions... a flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. 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. && $$

mnz019-026-035>038-240100- carlton/south st. louis-central st. louis-northern aitkin-pine-south aitkin-south itasca- 716 pm cdt wed may 23 2012 ...line of strong thunderstorms moving from eastern aitkin county into southwestern saint louis and western carlton counties... at 710 pm cdt...national weather service doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northwest of jacobson to 4 miles southwest of mcgrath...moving northeast at 70 mph. these storms are capable of producing pea size hail...wind gusts up to 30 mph...occasional cloud to ground lightning...and brief heavy downpours... * thunderstorms will be near... swan river and lawler by 720 pm... balsam and wawina by 725 pm... wright and willow river by 730 pm... kettle river and kerrick by 735 pm... little swan and gowan by 740 pm... toivola and nickerson by 745 pm... sawyer and cherry by 750 pm... gusty winds may cause small objects such as trash bins to blow around. stay away from high objects outdoors such as trees. seek shelter in a sturdy structure until these storms have passed. lat...lon 4714 9341 4761 9249 4639 9242 4615 9312 4615 9334 $$