Minnesota Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/21/2026 00:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 2:28AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 21, 2026 - 12:28am
Expires: 
April 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
Dry conditions will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Minimum relative humidity values of 15 to 20 percent are expected. However, wind speeds will be light around 5 mph. 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.
Area Description: 
Koochiching; North St. Louis; Northern Cook/Northern Lake; North Itasca; Central St. Louis; Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis; Pine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Duluth MN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov