Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 3:15AM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 1:15am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North St. Louis,
North Itasca, Central St. Louis, North Cass, South Itasca,
South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, Carlton
and South St. Louis and Pine.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 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:
Koochiching; North St. Louis; North Itasca; Central St. Louis; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis; Pine
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov