...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHWESTERN MINNESOTA... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire Weather Watch for low relative humidity and wind, which is mainly for the afternoon and evening hours from Friday through Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, East Marshall and North Beltrami. * WINDS...South 10 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front coming through on Friday will bring winds shifting to the northwest as well as some drier air into northwestern Minnesota. After some recovery Friday night, winds will shift back to the south on Saturday and continue through Sunday and into early next week. Strongest winds and lowest relative humidity values on Sunday will bring critical fire weather conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
