Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Ogema, WI ∙ Anderson, WI ∙ Roosevelt, WI ∙ Crystal, WI ∙ Chief Lake, WI ∙ Eileen, WI ∙ Apostle Islands, WI ∙ Siren Burnett County Airport, WI ∙ Chicog, WI ∙ Stinnett, WI

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 1041 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 ...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST WISCONSIN... Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Easterly winds will increase through the day and gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected this afternoon along with low humidity from 20 to 25 percent. 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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