Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 2:22PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 12:22pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Friday morning through Friday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lake Of The Woods, North
Beltrami, South Beltrami, Hubbard and Wadena.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 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.
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:
Lake Of The Woods; North Beltrami; South Beltrami; Hubbard; Wadena
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov