Minnesota Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/07/2026 11:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 1:17PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 7, 2026 - 11:17am
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 the Brainerd Lakes Region. 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: 
North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Duluth MN