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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
411 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-280915-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
411 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Strong northeast winds will increase the threat of rip currents
today through this evening for areas near the Twin Ports,
including the beaches of Duluth and Superior. A Beach Hazards
Statement has been issued for these areas.

Dry relative humidities this afternoon over portions of northeast
Minnesota will create near-critical fire weather conditions.

There is a 10-20% chance of thunderstorms along and south of
WI-70 in northwest Wisconsin. Severe weather is not anticipated at
this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Strong northeast winds Thursday and Saturday will create a high
risk of rip currents for the beaches of the Twin Ports.

Portions of northeast Minnesota will see dry RH values leading to
near-critical fire weather conditions Thursday. Warmer and drier
conditions are expected Friday with widespread near-critical fire
weather conditions expected.

Several rounds of isolated afternoon and evening storms are
forecast Saturday through early next week. Severe weather is not
anticipated at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotters are encouraged to report hail of any size and
rainfall amounts to the National Weather Service.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1101 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026

MNZ010-011-018-019-025-026-280100-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-North Itasca-Central St. Louis-
North Cass-South Itasca-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Bigfork,
Hibbing, Walker, and Grand Rapids
1101 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026

...NEAR-CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF
FAR NORTHERN MINNESOTA...

Dry conditions are forecast this afternoon for portions areas of
northeast Minnesota north of a line from Walker to Hibbing to Ely.
Relative humidity values between 20 and 30 percent will lead to
near-critical fire weather conditions today. East winds of 5 to 10
mph with gusts up to 15 mph are forecast. Together, these
conditions may cause fires to spread.

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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KML

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