Fire Weather Watch issued May 12 at 8:50PM CDT until May 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* AFFECTED AREA...In Wisconsin, Douglas, Bayfield, Burnett, Washburn and Sawyer. * WINDS...South around 10 with gusts up to 20 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Air Quality Alert issued May 12 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for ozone pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category. * WHERE...West central, east central, central, south central, southwest, north central, and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From noon CDT to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, children and older adults, and people who are active outdoors, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ground-level ozone is expected to be high once again during the afternoon hours on Tuesday across
Fire Weather Watch issued May 12 at 1:59PM CDT until May 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA AND IN NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ON MONDAY... .Strong southerly winds with gusts of 20 to 30 mph along with minimum relative humidity values in the teens will lead to critical fire weather conditions across northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin this afternoon and evening. Breezy southerly winds and low relative humidity on Tuesday may lead to near-critical to critical fire weather conditions. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST MINNESOTA... The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Fire
Fire Weather Watch issued May 11 at 9:56PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA AND IN NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ON MONDAY... .Breezy southerly winds with gusts of 20 to 30 mph on Monday along with relative humidity values as low as 15 percent will lead to critical fire weather conditions across northeastern Minnesota and possibly in northwestern Wisconsin. Additional breezy southerly winds and low relative humidity on Tuesday may lead to near-critical to critical fire weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...In Wisconsin, Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, Iron, Burnett, Washburn, Sawyer and Price. * WINDS...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as
Air Quality Alert issued May 11 at 5:49PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for ozone pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category. * WHERE...Central Minnesota. * WHEN...From noon CDT to 9 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, children and older adults, and people who are active outdoors, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ground-level ozone is expected to be high during the afternoon hours on Monday across western and central Minnesota. Mostly sunny skies, warm temperatures, and low humidity will
Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 2:18PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA AND IN NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN TODAY... .Breezy south-southwesterly to southerly winds gusting to 25 to 35 mph today along with relative humidity values as low as 15 percent will lead to critical fire weather conditions across northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Breezy southerly winds with gusts of 20 to 30 mph on Monday along with relative humidity values as low as 15 percent will lead to critical fire weather conditions across northeastern Minnesota and possibly in northwestern Wisconsin. Additional breezy southerly winds and low relative humidity on Tuesday may lead to near-critical to
Fire Weather Watch issued May 10 at 2:24PM CDT until May 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA AND POSSIBLE IN NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN SUNDAY... .Breezy south-southwesterly to southerly winds gusting to 25 to 30 mph Sunday along with relative humidity values as low as 15 percent will lead to critical fire weather conditions across northeastern Minnesota late Sunday morning into Sunday evening. For northwest Wisconsin, relative humidity of 20 to 25 percent combined with the gusty winds may lead to critical fire weather conditions Sunday afternoon into evening. RH values will improve late Sunday evening as the air near the ground begins to cool around and after sunset. Additional breezy
Small Craft Advisory issued May 10 at 9:38PM CDT until May 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN. * WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 3:08PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Dry conditions and near critical fire weather conditions continue into this evening with minimum relative humidity values of 17 to 25 percent. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html. For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, see apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.
Red Flag Warning issued May 10 at 2:24PM CDT until May 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA AND POSSIBLE IN NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN SUNDAY... .Breezy south-southwesterly to southerly winds gusting to 25 to 30 mph Sunday along with relative humidity values as low as 15 percent will lead to critical fire weather conditions across northeastern Minnesota late Sunday morning into Sunday evening. For northwest Wisconsin, relative humidity of 20 to 25 percent combined with the gusty winds may lead to critical fire weather conditions Sunday afternoon into evening. RH values will improve late Sunday evening as the air near the ground begins to cool around and after sunset. Additional breezy