Weather in Brainerd

Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 12:57PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Areas: Koochiching; North Itasca; Central St. Louis; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis; Pine

13/05/2026, 12:57:00 → 14/05/2026, 07:30:00

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North Itasca, Central St. Louis, North Cass, South Itasca, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, Carlton and South St. Louis and Pine. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 8:05AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Areas: Koochiching; North Itasca; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin

13/05/2026, 08:05:00 → 13/05/2026, 19:00:00

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.

Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 1:01PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Areas: Morrison; Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Stearns; Benton; Sherburne; Isanti; Chisago; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Wright; Renville; McLeod; Redwood

13/05/2026, 13:01:00 → 14/05/2026, 05:15:00

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE FRIDAY... .Continued dry air combined with high winds after another frontal passage will lead to a very similar setup to what we saw on Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, and southwest Minnesota. * TIMING...From Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 8:27AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Areas: Douglas; Todd; Morrison; Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Benton

13/05/2026, 08:27:00 → 13/05/2026, 19:00:00

Relative humidity values will drop to 20 to 25 percent range this afternoon. Northwest winds of 10 mph with gusts to 15 to 20 mph are forecast for today. The winds combined with the low humidity and dry fuels will bring another day of near-critical fire weather conditions. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. Check burning restrictions and fire danger levels and consult with fire officials before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 3:20AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Areas: Douglas; Todd; Stevens; Pope; Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Yellow Medicine

13/05/2026, 03:20:00 → 13/05/2026, 15:30:00

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE FRIDAY... .Continued dry air combined with high winds after another frontal passage will lead to a very similar setup to what we saw on Tuesday. This initial watch is focused on the area with the highest chance for reaching critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Fire Weather Watch. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...From Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.