Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Regional Weather Alerts


Alert: Special Weather Statement
Area(s): Douglas; Bayfield; Ashland; Iron; Burnett; Washburn; Sawyer; Price
Effective: 2026-05-16 @ 9:57 am -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm
Onset: 2026-05-16 @ 9:57 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Duluth MN on 2026-05-16 @ 9:57 am
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 9:57AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Description: Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire
weather conditions Saturday. West winds of 5 to 15 mph with gusts
of 20 to 25 mph are forecast, gradually turning northwest this
afternoon as a cold front moves through the area. Minimum
relative humidity values of 18 to 26 percent are also expected.
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 Wisconsin, see
apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.