Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
456 AM CDT Fri Mar 15 2024

WIZ001-002-006>008-151715-
Douglas-Bayfield-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-
Including the cities of Superior, Washburn, Bayfield, Grantsburg,
Spooner, and Hayward
456 AM CDT Fri Mar 15 2024

..NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHWEST WISCONSIN...

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near critical fire
weather conditions today. West winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to 20 mph are forecast this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity
values of 25 to 30 percent are also expected. Together, these
conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning
restrictions and fire danger before burning.

The locations of greatest concern are the Pine Barrens, and Northwest
Sands areas.

For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, see
apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.

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MNZ025-033>038-151715-
North Cass-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of Walker, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City,
Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, and Hinckley
456 AM CDT Fri Mar 15 2024

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near critical fire
weather conditions today. West winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to 20 mph are forecast this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity
values of 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.

The area of greatest concern is the Brainerd Lakes area east
through the I-35 corridor and St. Croix River Valley.

For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

$$

Melde


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