Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 4:44AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 2:44am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
Relative humidity values will drop to around 20-30 percent along
with northwest winds gusting 20-25 mph. Given the extremely dry
fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected starting
during the late morning hours and lasting through mid afternoon.
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:
Clay; 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: