Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 14 at 10:10AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 8:10am
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North Itasca, North
Cass, South Itasca, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin and
South Aitkin.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Koochiching; North Itasca; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov