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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
805 AM CDT Wed May 13 2026

MNZ010-018-025-026-033>036-140000-
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
805 AM CDT Wed May 13 2026

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTH-CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

Dry conditions will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions
today. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 25 percent are
expected with dry fuels. Northwest winds of 10 mph with gusts to
15 mph are forecast for this afternoon. 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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Wolfe