Minnesota Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 03:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 5:35AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 3:35am
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
Relative humidity values are expected to fall into the 25-30 percent range, along with southeast winds of 15 to 20 mph. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected late this morning through mid afternoon. 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: 
Roseau; Lake Of The Woods; East Marshall; North Beltrami
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov