Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 5 Miles WNW New York Mills MN

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
435 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-090945-
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-
435 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of west central
and northwest Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Near critical fire weather is forecasted from late this morning
into the afternoon and early evening hours.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

At least near critical fire weather conditions will continue
through the weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today.

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Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
730 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

MNZ002-003-022-027>032-040-082300-
/O.EXB.KFGF.FW.W.0007.260508T1800Z-260508T2300Z/
Norman-Clay-Mahnomen-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
730 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM
CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WEST
CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Norman, Clay, Mahnomen, West
  Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail,
  Wadena and Grant.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
  difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
238 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

MNZ001>003-014>017-022>024-027>032-040-090100-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-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-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada,
Halstad, Moorhead, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Bagley, Bemidji,
Mahnomen, Lake Itasca, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Two Inlets,
Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, New York Mills, Wadena,
and Elbow Lake
238 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS WEST CENTRAL
MINNESOTA TODAY...

Relative humidity values will drop to around 20 percent along
with northwest winds occasionally gusting up to 25 mph. Given the
extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are
expected from late this morning throughout the afternoon and early
evening hours. Any fire that does develop has the potential to
quickly spread.

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

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