Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 1:01PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 11:01am
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE FRIDAY...
.Continued dry air combined with high winds after another frontal
passage will lead to a very similar setup to what we saw on Tuesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Polk, Barron, and Rusk.
* TIMING...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest winds 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 20 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
possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could promote
the rapid spread of wildfires.
Area Description:
Polk; Barron; Rusk
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN