Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 4:03PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 2:03pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
Relative humidity values will drop to around 25 percent along
with west winds of 10 to 20 mph across northwestern and west
central Minnesota. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical
fire weather conditions are expected for 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
Area Description:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender: