Merrifield, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

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

Dry conditions will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions
today. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 25 percent are
expected with dry fuels. Northwest winds of 10 mph with gusts to
15 mph are forecast for this afternoon. 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.