Forest Service closing Boundary Waters amid extreme heat, wildfires

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Friday brings more sunshine and above average temperatures, but the dry weather is contributing to fire concerns.

Much like Thursday, Minnesota is still under the influence of high pressure Friday, bringing a similar forecast.  That means widespread sunshine and dry conditions again.  

One difference though is that winds have shifted to a more southernly component and especially for western Minnesota, it gets breezier through the day, with gusts expected to top 20 and 30 mph by the afternoon and evening.

That warm flow is already starting much of Minnesota milder Friday, with more 20s north, although there are still a few teens, especially in the Arrowhead where winds were calmer overnight. Southern Minnesota is in the 20s and 30s for morning temperatures.

The warm winds will have even more of the state seeing highs in the 50s Friday, putting most of the state 10 to 15 degrees above average.  

The dry, warm and breezy conditions start to increase fire conditions Friday and elevate the risk even more Saturday, especially in central and northern Minnesota where there is little to no snow left on the ground.

The dry conditions get some relief next week when a very wet pattern returns. That extended forecast will be updated around 9 a.m. 

You can hear my live weather updates on Minnesota Public Radio at 7:49 a.m. Monday through Friday morning.

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Nicole Mitchell 

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Friday brings more sunshine and above average temperatures, but the dry weather is contributing to fire concerns.


Dry weather elevates fire conditions Friday

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