Minnesota Red Flag Warning | Effective 05/09/2026 11:50

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued May 9 at 1:50PM CDT until May 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 9, 2026 - 11:50am
Expires: 
May 9, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING IN NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, Carlton and South St. Louis and Pine. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction: 
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description: 
South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis; Pine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Duluth MN