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 3 at 3:14AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 3:14 AM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 1:00 PM

Relative humidity values will drop to around 25 percent along with west winds 10 to 20 mph across northwestern and west central Minnesota. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected for 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 3 at 3:07AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 3:07 AM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 8:00 PM

Another shot of dry air will work into western Minnesota today, allowing relative humidity values to fall to around 25 percent during this afternoon. Northwesterly winds will be on the lighter side but gusts will still reach to around 20 MPH. Portions of southwestern Minnesota also experiencing abnormally dry to moderate drought. The timeframe for the most elevated fire weather conditions will be between 1 PM and 7 PM this evening. 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.