Minnesota Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/07/2026 04:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 6:58AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 7, 2026 - 4:58am
Expires: 
May 7, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
Relative humidity values will drop to around 25 percent along with northwest winds up to 20 mph across northwest Minnesota. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected for the afternoon 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