Minnesota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 01:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:27AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 1:27am
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
Due to continued dry conditions in forested areas and gusty north to northwest winds around 20 to 30 mph expected today, conditions will remain favorable for near-critical fire weather conditions through this afternoon. This is despite higher RH values expected today. The situation is evaluated daily by the National Weather Service and the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center. Dry and windy conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires today.
Area Description: 
Koochiching; North St. Louis; Northern Cook/Northern Lake; North Itasca; Central St. Louis; Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore; North Cass; South Itasca; Northern Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis
Forcast Office: 
NWS Duluth MN