Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
297 WWUS83 KDLH 291816 SPSDLH Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 116 PM CDT Sun Sep 29 2024 MNZ010>012-018-019-025-026-033>035-037-300000- Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca- Central St. Louis-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing- Northern Aitkin-Carlton and South St. Louis- Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Isabella, Bigfork, Hibbing, Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, and Duluth 116 PM CDT Sun Sep 29 2024 ...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST MINNESOTA... Dry conditions and breezy winds have led to near critical fire weather conditions today. East to southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast for this afternoon and early evening. Minimum relative humidity values as low as 25 to 35 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. $$ LE