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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 8:25 AM May. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY DUE TO LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND DRY FUELS FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL THROUGH SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN... Temperatures in the lower 70s to lower 80s this afternoon within a dry environment will cause minimum relative humidity values to drop to between 15 and 25 percent. Winds will gradually shift from northeast to southeast through this evening with sustained speeds from 8 to 15 mph, highest over western Minnesota. Gusts could reach 20 mph. Any areas with dry grasses or vegetation will be susceptible to elevated fire weather conditions. Check with the MN or WI DNR or your local county before attempting any outdoor burning.
Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 8:17 AM May. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... * AFFECTED AREA...Western Minnesota, Central Minnesota, and South Central Minnesota. * WIND...South to southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
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