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...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA AND IN NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ON MONDAY... .Strong southerly winds with gusts of 20 to 30 mph along with minimum relative humidity values in the teens will lead to critical fire weather conditions across northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin this afternoon and evening. Breezy southerly winds and low relative humidity on Tuesday may lead to near-critical to critical fire weather conditions. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST WISCONSIN... The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

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

* WINDS...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph on Monday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent on Monday.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: DOUGLAS ... BAYFIELD ... BURNETT ... WASHBURN ... SAWYER

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.