Ponsford, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS NORTHWEST
MINNESOTA...

Relative humidity values from 15 to 25 percent are expected
across parts of northwest Minnesota, with the lowest values within
the Red River Valley. Wind direction and speed are highly
variable as several fronts move across the region, shifting from
the southwest to west to northwest through the afternoon and
early evening. Speeds are generally 10 to 15 mph, however winds
are occasionally gusting greater than 20 mph. Near critical fire
weather conditions are expected for the afternoon and early
evening hours. Any fire that does develop has the potential to
quickly spread.

For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html