Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 1:21PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 11:21am
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
Dry conditions are forecast this afternoon for portions areas of
northeast Minnesota north of a line from Walker to Cloquet to
Silver Bay. Relative humidity values between 15 and 25 percent
will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions today. East
winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph are forecast.
Together, these conditions may cause fires to spread. 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; North Cass; South Itasca; Northern Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov