Active AlertsPine River, MN

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fireweather conditions today. Northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph withgusts to 20-25 mph are forecast for late this morning into earlyevening. Minimum relative humidity values as low as 15-20 percentare also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to therapid spread of fires. Critical fire weather conditions may occurthis afternoon in far northern Minnesota if the forecast trendstowards wind gusts more frequently reaching above 25 mph. Checkburning restrictions and fire danger before burning.For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, seewww.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.