Washburn County Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Washburn County.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Special Weather Statement issued October 5 at 1:55PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions Saturday afternoon in north central Minnesota. Southwest to west winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph are forecast Saturday. Minimum relative humidity values of 25 to 35 percent are also expected Saturday afternoon and early evening. 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 October 5 at 1:02PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Dry and unseasonably warm conditions, combined with south winds gusting to 35 mph will lead to near critical fire weather conditions across northern Wisconsin today. Please exercise caution with any activities that involve outdoor fires or create sparks, including campfires, grilling, and operating large equipment. Cigarettes should be disposed of and extinguished properly. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, visit: apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.