Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 2:20PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
Relative humidity values from 15 to 25 percent are expected
across parts of northwest Minnesota, with the lowest values within
the Red River Valley. Wind direction and speed are highly
variable as several fronts move across the region, shifting from
the southwest to west to northwest through the afternoon and
early evening. Speeds are generally 10 to 15 mph, however winds
are occasionally gusting greater than 20 mph. 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:
West Polk; Norman; Clay; Kittson; Roseau; Lake Of The Woods; West Marshall; East Marshall; North Beltrami; Pennington; Red Lake; East Polk; North Clearwater; Mahnomen; South Clearwater; West Becker; East Becker; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Grant
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov