Dangerous fire weather expected
May 10, 2025 05:18AM ● By Editor
Photo: Maxim Tajer
From the National Weather Service in Duluth - May 10, 2025

Hot, dry, and windy conditions are expected this weekend and early next week, creating near-critical to critical fire weather conditions. These conditions can lead to the rapid spread of outdoor fires. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect across much of NE MN for Sunday and another watch may be needed for Monday. Avoid outdoor burning. Check your local burning restrictions. Report fires to local authorities. Image is three tables for Saturday through Thursday showing forecast maximum temperatures, minimum relative humidity, and maximum wind gusts for numerous cities across the region.

Hot, dry, and windy conditions are expected this weekend and early next week, creating near-critical to critical fire weather conditions. These conditions can lead to the rapid spread of outdoor fires. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect across much of NE MN for Sunday and another watch may be needed for Monday. Avoid outdoor burning. Check your local burning restrictions. Report fires to local authorities. Image is three tables for Saturday through Thursday showing forecast maximum temperatures, minimum relative humidity, and maximum wind gusts for numerous cities across the region.
As fire weather concerns increase across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin this weekend into next week, know where to find the latest Fire Danger and Burning Restrictions:


