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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
610 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

MNZ010-011-018-019-025-026-033>038-161200-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-North Itasca-Central St. Louis-
North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-
South Aitkin-Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Bigfork,
Hibbing, Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City,
Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, and Hinckley
610 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

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

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire
weather conditions Thursday. South winds of 10 to 20 mph with
gusts of 20 to 30 mph are forecast. Minimum relative humidity
values of 20 to 30 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 Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

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Wolfe