Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
203 AM CDT Thu May 14 2026

MNZ006-009-017-024-032-142100-
Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-South Beltrami-Hubbard-Wadena-
Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Bemidji, Park Rapids,
and Wadena
203 AM CDT Thu May 14 2026

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL
MINNESOTA...

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire
weather conditions today. South winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts
of 25 to 35 mph are forecast for this morning and afternoon.
Minimum relative humidity values of around 25 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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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
127 AM CDT Thu May 14 2026

MNZ010-018-025-026-033>036-142100-
Koochiching-North Itasca-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Including the cities of International Falls, Bigfork, Walker,
Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, and Aitkin
127 AM CDT Thu May 14 2026

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL
MINNESOTA...

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire
weather conditions today. South winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts
of 25 to 35 mph are forecast for this morning and 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.

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

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