South-southwest winds will shift to the west-northwest behind a cold front moving across Minnesota this afternoon. West-northwest winds gusting to between 25 and 35 mph with afternoon humidities falling to between 25 and 35 percent will result in elevated fire weather conditions across much of central and southern Minnesota. Check with the Department of Natural Resources and your county for an local burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions Saturday afternoon in north central Minnesota. Southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph are forecast Saturday. Minimum relative humidity values of 25 to 35 percent are also expected Saturday afternoon and early evening. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.