Weather in Long Prairie

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.

Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 1:01PM 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, 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 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...Around 15 to 20 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 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.

Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 3:14AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Areas: West Polk; Norman; Clay; Kittson; Roseau; Lake Of The Woods; West Marshall; East Marshall; North Beltrami; Pennington; Red Lake; East Polk; North Clearwater; South Beltrami; Mahnomen; South Clearwater; Hubbard; West Becker; East Becker; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant; Pembina; Eastern Walsh County; Grand Forks; Steele; Traill; Cass; Ransom; Sargent; Richland

13/05/2026, 03:14:00 → 15/05/2026, 21:00:00

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, West Marshall, East Marshall, North Beltrami, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, South Beltrami, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant. In North Dakota, Pembina, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Steele, Traill, Cass, Ransom, Sargent and Richland. * WINDS...Friday will see west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.