Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 21 at 1:28PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 11:28am
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from
Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, North Itasca, North Cass, South
Itasca, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin and South
Aitkin.
* WINDS...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and
become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not
recommended.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
North Itasca; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov