…FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT TUESDAY MAY 20 FOR CRITICAL FIRE
WEATHER…
A strong high pressure system over Ontario is expected to bring
an area of very dry air to northern Minnesota, along with a tight
pressure gradient that will make for strong east winds. Relative
humidity may drop as low as 15 to 20%, with east winds of 15 to
25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Across eastern portions of
the Fire Weather Watch, a Wind Advisory is also in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA…In Minnesota, Koochiching, North St. Louis,
Northern Cook and Lake, North Itasca, Central St. Louis and
South Itasca.
* WINDS…East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and
become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not
recommended.
