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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Duluth MN 334 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024 MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-130845- Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake- North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore- Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass- Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis- Pine- 334 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Near critical fire weather conditions are forecast to continue today with abnormally warm temperatures, decreasing humidity, and breezy conditions. A Red Flag Warning may be needed - particularly for the Borderlands. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday There will be additional periodic chances for thunderstorms this week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Skywarn spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight. $$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 259 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024 MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-121500- Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca- Central St. Louis-Southern Lake-Southern Cook-North Cass- South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin- Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine- Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Isabella, Bigfork, Hibbing, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, and Hinckley 259 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024 ...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR NORTHEAST MINNESOTA... Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 20-25 mph are forecast for late this morning into early evening. Minimum relative humidity values as low as 15-20 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Critical fire weather conditions may occur this afternoon in far northern Minnesota if the forecast trends towards wind gusts more frequently reaching above 25 mph. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html. $$ Rothstein