Station Name: Wheaton 7NE - CSAH11
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 988 feet

Nearest Address:
Co Hwy 11
Wheaton, MN 56296
Traverse County

GPS Coordinates: 45.8901, -96.4072

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 1:51AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Effective: Fri May 8, 2026, 1:51 AM
Expires: Fri May 8, 2026, 8:00 AM

Dry and windy conditions are expected this afternoon due to minimum afternoon humidity ranging from 20 to 30 percent. Northwesterly winds will gust between 25 and 35 mph. This, combined with dry fuels, will mean that fires that develop may spread quickly and be hard to contain. The time of lowest humidity and therefore greatest concern for elevated fire weather conditions is between 2 PM CDT and 7 PM CDT. Conditions are expected to improve beyond that time.

Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 2:38AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri May 8, 2026, 2:38 AM
Expires: Fri May 8, 2026, 8:00 PM

Relative humidity values will drop to around 20 percent along with northwest winds occasionally gusting up to 25 mph. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected from late this morning throughout the afternoon and early evening hours. 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

Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 2:21AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Fri May 8, 2026, 2:21 AM
Expires: Fri May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon into early evening. West to northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast this afternoon into early evening. These winds combined with relative humidity values of 18 to 25 percent is the source of the elevated fire weather risk. Check burning restrictions and fire danger at the link below before burning. Check burning restrictions and fire danger levels and consult with fire officials 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 8 at 3:20AM CDT until May 8 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri May 8, 2026, 3:20 AM
Expires: Fri May 8, 2026, 8:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Eddy, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent and Richland. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will 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.