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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
348 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026

WIZ001>004-006>009-161500-
Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
Including the cities of Superior, Washburn, Bayfield, Ashland,
Hurley, Grantsburg, Spooner, Hayward, and Phillips
348 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY FOR NORTHWEST
WISCONSIN...

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire
weather conditions Saturday. West winds of 5 to 15 mph with gusts
of 20 to 25 mph are forecast, gradually turning northwest this
afternoon as a cold front moves through the area. Minimum
relative humidity values of 18 to 26 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 Wisconsin, see
apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
520 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-171030-
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-
520 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Near-critical fire weather conditions are forecast today over
northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

Localized minor flooding continues over portions of the Boundary
Waters.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Localized minor flooding continues in the Boundary Waters region.

Widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected Sunday afternoon
through Tuesday. Severe storms are possible Sunday evening
through early Monday morning. Large hail and damaging winds are
the main threats. The risk of severe storms shifts into east-
central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin Monday afternoon and
evening. Damaging wind gusts to 70 mph and large hail to golf ball
size are the main severe weather threats. A tornado can`t be
ruled out. Localized minor flooding is possible with the storms.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

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