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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
109 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-011815-
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-
109 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight

Near-critical fire weather conditions are expected for the Iron
Range and in the Arrowhead and areas north to the Canadian border
thru this evening due to low RH values.

There is a moderate swim risk through this evening for Lake
Superior beaches in the Twin Ports due to possible rip currents.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Near critical fire weather conditions due to low RH will persist
on Monday and Tuesday for portions of northeast Minnesota and
northwest Wisconsin.

Strong northeast winds Monday will likely create a high risk of
rip currents for the beaches of the Twin Ports.

There is a 30 to 60 percent chance of thunderstorms Wednesday
into Thursday and a 20 to 30 percent chance of thunderstorms on
Friday. Severe weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotter activation will not be needed this afternoon or
tonight.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1010 AM CDT Sun May 31 2026

MNZ010>012-018-019-026-312300-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-South Itasca-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Isabella,
Bigfork, Hibbing, and Grand Rapids
1010 AM CDT Sun May 31 2026

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...

Dry conditions with relative humidity values between 15 and 25
percent are forecast for this afternoon into early evening for
portions of northeast Minnesota including the Iron Range,
Arrowhead and areas north towards the International Border.
Southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph and gusts of 10-15 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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JDS

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