Minnesota Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/26/2026 02:46

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 4:46AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 26, 2026 - 2:46am
Expires: 
April 26, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
Relative humidity values will drop into the 20-30 percent range, along with winds in the range of 7-12 mph this afternoon and evening. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon and early evening. 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
Area Description: 
West Polk; Kittson; Roseau; Lake Of The Woods; West Marshall; East Marshall; North Beltrami; Pennington; Red Lake; East Polk; North Clearwater; South Beltrami
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Forks ND