Red Flag Warning issued May 5 at 5:29PM CDT until May 5 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, West Marshall, East Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk and Wilkin. In North Dakota, Cavalier, Pembina, Ramsey, Eastern Walsh, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent, Richland and Western Walsh. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will shift to the north behind a front this evening. Isolated dry thunderstorms along this front may
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 10:36AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Relative humidity values will drop to around 20 percent along with south winds gusting up to 17 mph across portions of northwest Minnesota into west-central Minnesota. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected for the afternoon hours. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html
Red Flag Warning issued May 4 at 10:03AM CDT until May 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 9 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Kittson, Roseau, West Marshall, East Marshall, Pennington and Red Lake. In North Dakota, Traill. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch issued May 3 at 2:23PM CDT until May 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey, Eddy, Nelson, Griggs, Steele, Barnes and Western Walsh. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 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.
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 8:19AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Relative humidity values will drop into the low to mid 20s percent along with southwest winds gusting up to 25 mph across portions of northwest Minnesota. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected for the afternoon hours. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html
Wind Advisory issued April 28 at 8:31PM CDT until April 29 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 3:33PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Scattered showers and thunderstorms have developed across west central Minnesota. Conditions are favorable for funnel clouds with any thunderstorm that develops. These types of funnel clouds are usually short lived, however, they can and occasionally do touch the ground and cause minor damage. Therefore, if you see a funnel cloud, take cover immediately. At 315 PM CDT, a funnel cloud was reported 4 miles south of Foxhome, MN.
Wind Advisory issued April 28 at 3:00PM CDT until April 29 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 12:34PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Relative humidity values will drop to around 20-25% percent along with southeasterly winds between 10 and 15 mph across northwest Minnesota this afternoon. Given the dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected for the afternoon. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 2:25PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Relative humidity values will drop to 20 to 25 percent along with south winds 15 to 20 mph across northwest Minnesota, with occasional gusts to 30 mph in the Red River Valley. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected for the afternoon hours. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html