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