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.
Frost Advisory issued May 8 at 3:24PM EDT until May 9 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
* WHAT...Temperatures as the lower to mid 30s. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Cold temperatures could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Freeze Warning issued May 8 at 3:24PM EDT until May 9 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures expected. * WHERE...Clare, Isabella, Mecosta, Osceola, Lake, Mason, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Cold temperatures could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Small Craft Advisory issued May 7 at 11:25PM EDT until May 8 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 5 at 3:48AM MDT until May 6 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected above 9500 feet. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with significantly higher amounts above timberline on favored peaks. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slushy to snow packed at times...but especially during the overnight and morning hours.