Weather Alerts For Backus, MN

# HEADLINE -------------------- NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST MINNESOTA # SUMMARY -------------------- Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. West to northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast for this afternoon and early evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 15 to 25 percent are also expected. 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. # DETAILS -------------------- ISSUED AT Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:28 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Duluth MN HEADER Special Weather Statement # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Carlton and South St. Louis, Crow Wing, Central St. Louis, North Cass, North Itasca, Northern Aitkin, Pine, South Aitkin, South Cass, South Itasca Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, and Hinckley

Pollen Index: 11 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Elm, Cedar/Juniper and Ash. Pollen concentrations for Saturday will be falling but will remain in the very high range. This change results in part from rising humidity, weakening winds and expected precipitation in the morning and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air.