Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 9:53PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 7:53pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire
weather conditions Saturday. West winds in the morning will turn
northwesterly behind a cold front. Sustained winds of 10 to 15 mph
with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast. Minimum relative
humidity values of 20 to 30 percent are also expected. Together,
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 St. Louis; Northern Cook/Northern Lake; North Itasca; Central St. Louis; Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis; Pine
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov