Station Name: Babbitt 6S
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,575 feet / 480 meters

Nearest Address:
Superior National Forest
Babbitt, MN 55706
St. Louis County

GPS Coordinates: 47.6194, -91.9256

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued November 3 at 2:19AM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Mon November 3, 2025, 2:19 AM
Expires: Mon November 3, 2025, 6:00 PM

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon. West winds of 12 to 18 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph are forecast for this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 24 to 34 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. For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, see apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.

Special Weather Statement issued November 3 at 9:30AM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Mon November 3, 2025, 9:30 AM
Expires: Mon November 3, 2025, 6:00 PM

Portions of Aitkin, Pine, and Carlton, and southwest St. Louis counties will see wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph and afternoon relative humidity values between 20 and 25 percent. 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.

Special Weather Statement issued November 3 at 9:30AM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Mon November 3, 2025, 9:30 AM
Expires: Mon November 3, 2025, 6:00 PM

..ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST MINNESOTA AND NORTHWEST WISCONSIN... Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon. West winds of 12 to 18 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph are forecast for this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 23 to 30 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. For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, see apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.

Red Flag Warning issued November 3 at 9:15AM CST until November 3 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Mon November 3, 2025, 9:15 AM
Expires: Mon November 3, 2025, 5:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY NOVEMBER 3 FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER... .Strong westerly winds will gust to 25 to 30 mph late this morning through late afternoon with relative humidity values falling into the 20 to 25 percent range during this time. The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 5 PM CST this afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, Carlton and South St. Louis and Pine. * WINDS...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.