Weather in Shell Lake

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

Areas: Douglas; Bayfield; Ashland; Iron; Burnett; Washburn; Sawyer

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

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Wisconsin, Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, Iron, Burnett, Washburn and Sawyer. * WINDS...Southwest 15 mph with gusts up to 30 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: Polk; Barron; Rusk

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...Polk, Barron, and Rusk. * TIMING...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Frost Advisory issued May 13 at 11:31AM CDT until May 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Areas: Northern Cook/Northern Lake; Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore; Bayfield; Ashland; Iron; Sawyer; Price

13/05/2026, 11:31:00 → 14/05/2026, 07:00:00

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Cook and Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Iron, and Sawyer Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Grand Portage Reservation, the Red Cliff Band, the Bad River Reservation and the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. This also includes the Boundary Waters eastern and central area. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.