Lutsen, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON FOR PORTIONS
OF NORTHEAST MINNESOTA AND NORTHWEST WISCONSIN...

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to elevated fire
weather conditions this afternoon. West winds of 12 to 18 mph
with gusts of 25 to 35 mph are forecast for this afternoon.
Minimum relative humidity values of 24 to 34 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.

For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, see
apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to
Taconite Harbor MN, Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN
and Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

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...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. A few
locations may experience gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes
the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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