Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 12:57PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 10:57am
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from
Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Wisconsin, Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland,
Iron, Burnett, Washburn and Sawyer.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Douglas; Bayfield; Ashland; Iron; Burnett; Washburn; Sawyer
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN