Station Name: Mission 2SSE
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,178 feet

Nearest Address:
18010 Co Rd 11
Crosby, MN 56441
Crow Wing County

GPS Coordinates: 46.5714, -94.0278

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 3:48AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 3:48 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions Saturday. West winds in the morning will turn northwesterly behind a cold front. Sustained winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 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.

Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 9:54AM CDT until May 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:54 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 9 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, Carlton and South St. Louis and Pine. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. 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.

Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 9:57AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:57 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:00 PM

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions Saturday. West winds in the morning will turn northwesterly behind a cold front. Sustained winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 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.

Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 10:04AM CDT until May 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 10:04 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:00 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY... .The combination of low relative humidity (20 to 25 percent), breezy northwest winds, and dry fuels will lead to another day of critical fire weather conditions across central Minnesota. Minimum RH values possibly as low as 15-20% if mixing is maximized this afternoon. Wind speeds will be borderline with sustained speed 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 to 30 mph. The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 20 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 4:44AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 4:44 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 11:00 AM

Relative humidity values will drop to around 20-30 percent along with northwest winds gusting 20-25 mph. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected starting during the late morning hours and lasting through mid afternoon. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html