Minnesota Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/21/2026 04:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 6:27AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 4:27am
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
Relative humidity values will drop to around 25-30 percent along with south to southeast winds across parts of northwest Minnesota. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected for the late morning through late 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: 
Kittson; Roseau; West Marshall; East Marshall; Pennington; Red Lake
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Forks ND