Prolonged periods of high water are expected this Victoria Day weekend.

The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry put out a Flood Warning for the Thunder Bay District on Friday.

Residents in Kaministiquia River, Dog Lake, Shebandowan Lake, Kashabowie Lake and Lac des Mille Lacs watersheds should exercise extreme caution around less travelled roads, bridges, water-crossings, lakes, and rivers.

The warning will be in place until Tuesday, May 24.