Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
348 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-052100-
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-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada,
Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Roseau, Baudette, Warren, Newfolden,
Middle River, Red Lake, Thief River Falls, 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
348 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS NORTHWESTERN AND WEST
CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
South winds at 20 to 35 mph, gusting up to 45 mph will cause any
fires to spread rapidly today. While afternoon relative humidity
values will be in the 45 to 80 percent range, the wind and drying
of fuels will bring elevated fire weather conditions.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1002 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-060000-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-Southern Lake-Southern Cook-North Cass-
South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Isabella,
Bigfork, Hibbing, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Walker,
Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth,
Pine City, and Hinckley
1002 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
...STRONG WINDS AND ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR
NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...
Strong southerly winds around 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph
are expected today. Occasional localized gusts up to 45 mph are
possible. Winds will turn westerly behind a cold front from west
to east this afternoon. These strong winds may blow around any
loose light objects. If you`re driving a high profile vehicle, be
sure to slow down, especially in open and elevated areas where
winds may be stronger.
The strong winds will combine with minimum relative humidity down
to 40 percent to create elevated fire weather conditions through
this afternoon. These conditions could lead to the rapid spread
of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before
burning.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
$$
Rothstein
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
407 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
MNZ039-046-052100-
Traverse-Big Stone-
Including the cities of Wheaton and Ortonville
407 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
...STRONG WINDS AND ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS
WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
Sustained southerly winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph
are expected today with winds turning northwesterly this
afternoon. Occasional localized gusts up to 45 mph are possible. A
combination of the strong winds and dry fuels will result in
elevated fire weather conditions.
$$
MMM
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
342 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-052100-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls,
Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids,
Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul,
Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls,
New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James,
Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
342 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
...STRONG WINDS AND ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS
SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
Strong southerly winds around 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40
mph are expected today. Occasional localized gusts up to 45 mph
are possible. These strong winds may blow around loose objects.
If you`re driving a high profile vehicle, be sure to slow down,
especially in open and elevated areas where winds may be stronger.
A combination of the strong winds, well above normal temperatures,
and dry fuels will result in elevated fire weather conditions this
afternoon across southern and central Minnesota. These conditions
could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning
restrictions and fire danger before burning.
$$
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