Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 11:25AM CDT until May 14 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 9:25am
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer
in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North Itasca, North
Cass, South Itasca, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin and
South Aitkin.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 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:
Koochiching; North Itasca; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender: