The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for low relative humidity and wind, which is mainly
for the afternoon and evening hours from Friday through Sunday.
* AFFECTED AREA…In Minnesota, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The
Woods, East Marshall and North Beltrami.
* WINDS…South 10 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A cold front coming through on Friday will
bring winds shifting to the northwest as well as some drier air
into northwestern Minnesota. After some recovery Friday night,
winds will shift back to the south on Saturday and continue
through Sunday and into early next week. Strongest winds and
lowest relative humidity values on Sunday will bring critical
fire weather conditions.