Category: Fire Danger
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High Fire Danger in Northeast Minnesota: Key Details
A red flag warning is in effect for critical fire weather until 5 PM today in parts of northeast and east central Minnesota. Strong west winds with gusts up to 30 mph, combined with low relative humidity levels of 20 to 25 percent, will create dangerous fire weather conditions this…
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Cold Front and Rainfall Forecast for Duluth
6:20 PM Thursday, October 17, 2024 A cold front is expected to move eastward into the Northland by Friday afternoon and will linger in the region until Saturday. It is then anticipated to reverse direction, heading north as a warm front on Sunday. The area may experience intermittent showers on…
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Fire Weather Watch for Northeast Minnesota: Gusty Winds & Low Humidity
5:09 PM Wednesday, October 16, 2024 A Fire Weather Watch due to wind and low relative humidity is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening for Northeast Minnesota.
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Weather Update: Wind Advisory and Cool Temperatures Ahead
7:25 PM Saturday, October 5, 2024 Here’s what I’m watching
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Upcoming Weather Changes: Frost, Fire Danger, and Storms
6:12 PM Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Autumn is making its presence known on today’s weather charts, with winter-like 500mb heights plunging to 517 decameters over Hudson Bay, Canada, and temperatures dropping to the 30s and 40s. However, it still feels like summer across much of the northern Plains and upper…
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Dry Air Mass Sparks Elevated Fire Risk in parts of the Northland
5:53 PM Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Today, a particularly dry air mass enveloped the northern Plains and upper Midwest, registering dew point temperatures in the teens to the 30s. This arid condition is expected to persist for some time. The mix of strong winds and low humidity is expected to…
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Northland Weather Update: Prolonged Dry Conditions Ahead
4:58 PM Monday, September 30, 2024 The Northland is expected to experience a prolonged dry weather pattern this week, extending into next week and potentially through mid-October. The absence of rainfall will likely exacerbate drought conditions and elevate the risk of fires in the region. Precipitation anomalies for September 2024…