Minnesota Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/08/2026 00:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 2:38AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 8, 2026 - 12:38am
Expires: 
May 8, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
Relative humidity values will drop to around 20 percent along with northwest winds occasionally gusting up to 25 mph. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected from late this morning throughout the afternoon and early evening 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: 
West Polk; Norman; Clay; Red Lake; East Polk; North Clearwater; South Beltrami; Mahnomen; South Clearwater; Hubbard; West Becker; East Becker; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov