Weather Alert in Minnesota
Fire Weather Watch issued May 8 at 2:53PM CDT until May 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
AREAS AFFECTED: Kittson; Roseau; Lake Of The Woods; East Marshall; North Beltrami
DESCRIPTION: The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire Weather Watch for low relative humidity and wind, which is mainly for the afternoon and evening hours from Friday through Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, East Marshall and North Beltrami. * WINDS...South 10 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front coming through on Friday will bring winds shifting to the northwest as well as some drier air into northwestern Minnesota. After some recovery Friday night, winds will shift back to the south on Saturday and continue through Sunday and into early next week. Strongest winds and lowest relative humidity values on Sunday will bring critical fire weather conditions.
INSTRUCTION: A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
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Weather Topic: What are Fractus Clouds?
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A fractus cloud (scud) is a fragmented, tattered cloud which has
likely been sheared off of another cloud. They are accessory clouds, meaning they
develop from parent clouds, and are named in a way which describes the original
cloud which contained them.
Fractus clouds which have originated from cumulus clouds are referred to as
cumulus fractus, while fractus clouds which have originated from stratus clouds
are referred to as stratus fractus. Under certain conditions a fractus cloud might
merge with another cloud, or develop into a cumulus cloud, but usually a
fractus cloud seen by itself will dissipate rapidly.
They are often observed on the leading and trailing edges of storm clouds,
and are a display of wind activity.
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Weather Topic: What is Graupel?
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Graupel is a form of precipitation that is created by atmospheric conditions
which cause supercooled water droplets to contact snow crystals and freeze to
their surface.
Sometimes known as soft hail or snow pellets, graupel is delicate and easily
destroyed by touch. Whereas hail usually falls during severe weather, graupel
doesn't require such conditions to form, and can form in mild precipitation
similar to situations which produce snowfall.
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