Keewatin, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 96.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Cass, Itasca, and
Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. In Wisconsin, Price,
Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn
Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bad River
Reservation, the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek area, the
northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the St. Croix Band
in Burnett County, the Red Cliff Band, the Fond du Lac Band, the
Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation and the Mille Lacs Band, East
Lake, Big Sandy Lake, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas. Other
locations including Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands
National Lakeshore.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST
MINNESOTA AND NORTH-CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire
weather conditions tomorrow. Northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with
are forecast for Saturday afternoon and evening. Minimum relative
humidity values of 30 to 40 percent are also expected. Together,
these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires,
espeically in areas where recent lightning activity may have
started 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.

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index
(AQI) is expected to reach the Purple or Very Unhealthy category.

* WHERE...Northeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Everyone is more likely to be affected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While heavy smoke retreats across portions
of north central and northeastern Minnesota today, heavy smoke is
expected to persist across much of northeastern Minnesota through
the weekend and into Monday. A separate area of heavy smoke will
move across northwestern Minnesota this morning and afternoon.
Northwestern Minnesota should see improved air quality by this
evening. Additional heavy smoke may move south from Canada this
weekend, and the air quality alert may need to be extended into
east central and southeastern Minnesota.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should
avoid all physical activity outdoors. The general public should
avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities
that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and
use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and
vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight
to prevent smoke from getting indoors.

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For information on current air quality conditions in your area;
and to sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert;
notifications by email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow;
mobile app, visit https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-;
climate/current-air- quality-conditions. You can find additional;
information about health and air quality at;
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land- climate/air-quality-;
and-health. Poor air quality can impact pets and animals. More;
information regarding pet and animal safety can be found at;
https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2026-06/protect- your-;
pets-factsheet.pdf and https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-;
owners/emergencycare/wildfire-smoke-and-animals.