WWUS83 KDLH 090855 SPSDLH Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 355 AM CDT Fri May 9 2025 MNZ010-011-018-019-025-026-033>038-091600- Koochiching-North St. Louis-North Itasca-Central St. Louis- North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin- South Aitkin-Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine- Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Bigfork, Hibbing, Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, and Hinckley 355 AM CDT Fri May 9 2025 ...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST MINNESOTA... Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph are forecast for this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 25 percent are also expected. 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 Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html. $$ BJH