Duluth, MN – Fire danger is rising across northeast Minnesota as dry and breezy conditions return Sunday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth.
Forecasters said relative humidity is expected to drop to between 20 and 30 percent Sunday afternoon, while southwest winds gust up to 20 mph. Together, those conditions may lead to near-critical fire weather risks. The NWS urged residents to check local burning restrictions and avoid outdoor burning to reduce the threat.
According to the NWS, fire danger will be highest in areas across northeastern Minnesota, including Hibbing, Ely, Grand Rapids, and the Iron Range. Low humidity means any spark could spread quickly, especially in open fields and wooded areas.
The dry stretch will continue into the week. Sunday’s highs are forecast between 68 and 77 degrees, with warmer weather arriving Monday, when temperatures could climb into the low 80s. By Tuesday, highs will range from the lower 60s near Lake Superior to around 80 inland, with slightly cooler and cloudier conditions near Duluth and the North Shore.
Precipitation chances are not expected until later in the week, meaning fire danger may persist. Authorities remind residents to report any wildfires immediately to local officials.
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