Minnesota Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/24/2026 07:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 9:57AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 24, 2026 - 7:57am
Expires: 
April 24, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
Dry conditions will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Minimum relative humidity values of 18 to 30 percent are expected along with northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph and gusts up to 15 mph. These conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. 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 Itasca; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Duluth MN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov