Fire Weather Watch issued May 9 at 2:19PM CDT until May 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* AFFECTED AREA…In Minnesota, Norman, Clay, South Beltrami,
Mahnomen, South Clearwater, Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker,
Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant. In
North Dakota, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom,
Sargent and Richland.

* WINDS…South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 19 percent.

* IMPACTS…Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Southerly winds will continue to increase
over the weekend, with extremely warm temperatures arriving by
Sunday. The hot temperatures, low relative humidity values,
and strong southerly winds could bring critical fire weather
conditions Sunday afternoon.