Minnesota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 07:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 9:57AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 7:57am
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
Due to continued dry conditions in forested areas and gusty north to northwest winds around 20 to 30 mph today, conditions will remain favorable for near-critical fire weather conditions through this afternoon. This is despite relatively higher minimum RH values expected today at 40 to 50 percent. 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. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
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