Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 4:19AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 2:19am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
Relative humidity values will drop to around 20-25 percent along
with northwest winds 15-25 mph across west-central Minnesota.
Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather
conditions are expected for 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:
Norman; Clay; 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