Expires:202404210100;Remove:202404210100;817735 WWUS83 KDLH 201751 SPSDLH Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 1251 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024 MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-210100- Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca- Central St. Louis-Southern Lake-Southern Cook-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, Isabella, Bigfork, Hibbing, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, and Hinckley 1251 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024 ...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST MINNESOTA... Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast for this afternoon into early evening, with the strongest winds along the North Shore. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 28 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. $$ KML