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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1235 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024


MNZ010-018-025-026-033>036-170100-
Koochiching-North Itasca-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Including the cities of International Falls, Bigfork, Walker, 
Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, and Aitkin
1235 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL
AND NORTHERN MINNESOTA...

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire
weather conditions today. South to southwest winds of 10 to 20 
mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are expected this afternoon and 
evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 30 percent are 
also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid 
spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before
burning.

For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html. 

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BJH