* AFFECTED AREA…In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay,
Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, West Marshall, East
Marshall, North Beltrami, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk,
North Clearwater, South Beltrami, Mahnomen, South Clearwater,
Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail,
East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant. In North Dakota, Pembina,
Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele,
Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent, Richland and Western
Walsh.
* WINDS…South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 10 percent.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Southerly winds will remain elevated this
afternoon and evening with RH improving slightly overnight
before falling again by midday Monday. The hot temperatures,
low relative humidity values, and strong southerly winds will
continue to bring critical fire weather conditions today through
Monday.