Minnesota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/10/2026 09:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 11:10AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 10, 2026 - 9:10am
Expires: 
October 10, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions today. South winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph are expected with minimum relative humidity values of 30 to 35 percent. 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: 
North St. Louis; Northern Cook/Northern Lake; North Itasca; Central St. Louis; 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