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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1003 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026

MNZ003-017-022>024-027>029-161900-
Clay-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-
East Becker-Wilkin-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Lake Itasca,
Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Two Inlets, and Breckenridge
1003 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS PORTIONS OF
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA AND THE SOUTHERN RED RIVER VALLEY...

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire
weather conditions Saturday. West winds in the morning will turn
northwesterly behind a cold front. Sustained winds of 10 to 15 mph
with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast. Minimum relative
humidity values of 20 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.

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


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