Aitkin, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...NEAR-CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire
weather conditions this afternoon and early evening over northeast
Minnesota except for Lake, and Cook counties, and the eastern
half of St. Louis County.

South winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 30 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.