{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.6f21a93ebc963af6d39fb4c0afb7367db0c9a7d1.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 9:57AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-16","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.6f21a93ebc963af6d39fb4c0afb7367db0c9a7d1.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Duluth MN"},"word_count":119,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 9:57AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Douglas; Bayfield; Ashland; Iron; Burnett; Washburn; Sawyer; Price\n**Issued by:** NWS Duluth MN\n**Sent:** 2026-05-16T09:57:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-16T09:57:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-16T21:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nDry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire\nweather conditions Saturday. West winds of 5 to 15 mph with gusts\nof 20 to 25 mph are forecast, gradually turning northwest this\nafternoon as a cold front moves through the area. Minimum\nrelative humidity values of 18 to 26 percent are also expected.\nTogether, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of\nfires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning.\n\nFor more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, see\napps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn."}