Weather Alerts For Iron, MN

# HEADLINE -------------------- NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST MINNESOTA # SUMMARY -------------------- Dry conditions will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Minimum relative humidity values of 18 to 29 percent are expected. 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 Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Duluth MN HEADER Special Weather Statement # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- North Cass, South Aitkin, Carlton and South St. Louis, Central St. Louis, Crow Wing, Koochiching, North Itasca, North St. Louis, Northern Aitkin, Pine, South Cass, South Itasca Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Bigfork, Hibbing, Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, and Hinckley

Pollen Index: 10.4 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Ash, Birch and Maple. Pollen concentrations for Tuesday will be falling in the moderate range. This decrease is due to rising humidity and expected precipitation in the morning, afternoon and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air. The lower pollen levels are significant and should help allergy sufferers to cope tomorrow.