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...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA AND IN NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN TODAY... .Breezy south-southwesterly to southerly winds gusting to 25 to 35 mph today along with relative humidity values as low as 15 percent will lead to critical fire weather conditions across northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Breezy southerly winds with gusts of 20 to 30 mph on Monday along with relative humidity values as low as 15 percent will lead to critical fire weather conditions across northeastern Minnesota and possibly in northwestern Wisconsin. Additional breezy southerly winds and low relative humidity on Tuesday may lead to near-critical to critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Wisconsin, Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, Iron, Burnett, Washburn, Sawyer and Price.

* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* AFFECTED AREAS: DOUGLAS ... BAYFIELD ... ASHLAND ... IRON ... BURNETT ... WASHBURN ... SAWYER ... PRICE

Instructions:

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.