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Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 6:40 AM May. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHEAST AND NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, Itasca, South and Central St. Louis, Cass, Itasca, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Carlton and Pine. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will 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. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 6:28 AM May. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA... Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. South winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph are forecast for this morning and afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 25 to 30 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.
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