Red Flag Warning issued May 10 at 1:47PM CDT until May 10 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 from 11 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect for Sunday as it is replaced by a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, West Marshall, East Marshall, North Beltrami, Pennington, Red Lake, East
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 4:08PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Dry conditions will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 25 percent are expected. In addition a cold front is moving through the area this morning with south winds shifting to the north at 10 to 25 mph. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
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
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 3:31AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Dry conditions will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 25 percent are expected. In addition a cold front is moving through the area this morning with south winds shifting to the north at 10 to 25 mph. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
Fire Weather Watch issued May 9 at 3:28AM CDT until May 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, East Marshall and North Beltrami. * WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph Saturday and South 15 to 30 mph and gusts up to 40 mph on Sunday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent on Saturday and 18 percent on Sunday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Focus for worst fire weather conditions is on Sunday as this is the day with the lowest RH, strongest winds and highest temperatures.
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 3:23PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
..NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA... Dry conditions will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Minimum relative humidity values of 15 to 25 percent are expected. 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.
Fire Weather Watch issued May 8 at 2:53PM CDT until May 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire Weather Watch for low relative humidity and wind, which is mainly for the afternoon and evening hours from Friday through Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, East Marshall and North Beltrami. * WINDS...South 10 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front coming through on Friday will bring winds shifting to the northwest
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 12:42PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Dry conditions will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 25 percent are expected. 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.
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