CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA AND POSSIBLE IN NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN SUNDAY. .Breezy south-southwesterly to southerly winds gusting to 25 to 30 mph Sunday along with relative humidity values as low as 15 percent will lead to critical fire weather conditions across northeastern Minnesota late Sunday morning into Sunday evening. For northwest Wisconsin, relative humidity of 20 to 25 percent combined with the gusty winds may lead to critical fire weather conditions Sunday afternoon into evening. RH values will improve late Sunday evening as the air near the ground begins to cool around and after sunset. Additional breezy southerly winds and low relative humidity values on Monday and possibly Tuesday may lead to additional critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Duluth has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch for Sunday to a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA. In Minnesota, Pine. * WINDS. South around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY. As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
