Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 1:17PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 11:17am
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
Relative humidity values will drop to around 25 percent along
with northwest winds up to 20 mph across the Brainerd Lakes Region.
Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather
conditions are expected for the afternoon hours. Any fire that
does develop has the potential to quickly spread.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html
Area Description:
North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov