Wildfire Update

June 5, 2013

Statewide Planning Level is 2.                                                                                                                         Northwest Region Planning Level is 2 and fire danger is low today.
Northeast Region Planning Level is 2 and fire danger is low today.
Central and southern Region Planning Level is 2 with low fire danger.

Low pressure continues to move slowly through the region producing another wet day.  Rain will gradually diminish tonight and Thursday.  RH values will generally remain high.  Winds will be easterly 8-13 mph in the north and central region, southeast 5-6 mph shifting to northeast 6-11 mph in the afternoon in the southern area.  Temps will range from mid 50s to upper 60s.

Burning permits:  Burning permits are required statewide.  Burning permits allow the permit holder to burn vegetative waste during certain hours.   DNR, counties and municipalities can turn off burning permits in their areas if conditions warrant.  If there is a question concerning burning permit information, contact your local DNR forestry office or check the DNR Burning Permits website at:  https://webapps8.dnr.state.mn.us/burning_permits/