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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.

Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 2:22PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Areas: Lake Of The Woods; North Beltrami; South Beltrami; Hubbard; Wadena

13/05/2026, 14:22:00 → 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, Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, Hubbard and Wadena. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. 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 2:22PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Areas: Todd; Morrison; Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Stearns; Benton; Sherburne; Isanti; Chisago; Meeker; Wright; McLeod

13/05/2026, 14:22:00 → 14/05/2026, 02:30:00

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY... .Southerly winds with gusts around 40 to 45 mph are expected tomorrow ahead of an approaching front. Relative humidity values will fall to 25 to 30 percent across portions of Minnesota during the afternoon. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for western Minnesota. Any small amount of moisture increase associated with the front will be short lived as northwest winds bring lower dew points back into Minnesota and Wisconsin Friday. Temperatures Friday are forecast to be in the 80s area wide, leading to RH values falling below 20 percent. The winds are not expected to be quite as strong as Thursday, so have maintained a Fire Weather Watch for now. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central and east central Minnesota. * TIMING...From Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 15 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.