* AFFECTED AREA…In Minnesota, Norman, Clay, Mahnomen, South
Clearwater, Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West
Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant. In North
Dakota, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent
and Richland.
* WINDS…Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A cold front will move through the
region, shifting wind direction from the west to north late in
the afternoon and evening. The strongest wind gusts will be
associated with this front.