Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Joel, WI ∙ Haugen, WI ∙ Rush City Regional Airport, MN ∙ Balsam Lake, WI ∙ Campia, WI ∙ Almena, WI ∙ Dalbo, MN ∙ Eureka, WI ∙ Apple River, WI ∙ Barron, WI

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 810 AM CDT Fri May 8 2026 ...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN MINNESOTA AND WESTERN WISCONSIN TODAY... Efficient daytime mixing will lead to both low relative humidity and increasing wind gusts into the afternoon, resulting in a window of elevated to near-critical fire weather conditions. Winds will generally be the limiting factor, with most wind gusts expected to remain within 20-25mph with an isolated gust to 30mph possible. Relative humidity will drop into the mid to upper teens during the peak heating afternoon hours. Check burning restrictions and fire danger levels and consult with fire officials before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html. For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, see apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.

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