Dry conditions and very strong west winds will cause near critical fire weather conditions today. West winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 mph are forecast for the entire day Minimum relative humidity values of 40 to 50 percent are also expected, possibly drier in northern Saint Louis and Koochiching county where overnight showers and storms only brought a few hundredths of an inch of rain. Higher rainfall amounts did fall in northern Cook and Lake Counties on the order of a quarter to half inch, but skies will partially clear out quickly today leading to drying conditions. Together, these conditions may cause wildfires to spread rapidly. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning.
Similar conditions are anticipated on Tuesday with winds out of the north-northwest gusting to 20 to 30 mph, and while relative humidity values will be highers, these stronger winds may still cause any fires to spread rapidly.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
Dry conditions and very strong west winds will cause near critical fire weather conditions today. West winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 mph are forecast for the entire day Minimum relative humidity values of 40 to 50 percent are also expected, possibly drier in northern Saint Louis and Koochiching county where overnight showers and storms only brought a few hundredths of an inch of rain. Higher rainfall amounts did fall in northern Cook and Lake Counties on the order of a quarter to half inch, but skies will partially clear out quickly today leading to drying conditions. Together, these conditions may cause wildfires to spread rapidly. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. Similar conditions are anticipated on Tuesday with winds out of the north-northwest gusting to 20 to 30 mph, and while relative humidity values will be highers, these stronger winds may still cause any fires to spread rapidly. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
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WHAT: Heat index values up to 90.
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WHERE: In Minnesota, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Carlton and South St. Louis, and Southern Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bad River Reservation, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County, the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Fond du Lac Band, the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation and the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake, Hinckley, Lena Lake and, Big Sandy Lake areas. Other locations including Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
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WHEN: Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
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IMPACTS: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 90. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Carlton and South St. Louis, and Southern Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bad River Reservation, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County, the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Fond du Lac Band, the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation and the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake, Hinckley, Lena Lake and, Big Sandy Lake areas. Other locations including Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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