Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 10:34AM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 8:34am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING FOR
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER...
.Warm, dry, and gusty conditions are forecast today over much of
central and north-central Minnesota. Southerly winds gusting 25 to
30 mph are forecast this afternoon and early evening and relative
humidity will drop below 25 percent over much of Cass County. Wind
gusts will end early this evening and relative humidity values
will rise above 25 percent by 8 PM.
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, North Cass and South Cass.
* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and
become difficult to control. 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:
North Cass; South Cass
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov