Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 21 at 1:23PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 11:23am
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
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 Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, South Beltrami, Hubbard, East
Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and
Grant. In North Dakota, Ransom, Sargent and Richland.
* WINDS...Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 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:
South Beltrami; Hubbard; East Becker; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant; Ransom; Sargent; Richland
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov