Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 5:34PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 3:34pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...WIDESPREAD CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS PERSIST...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North St. Louis,
Northern Cook and Lake, North Itasca, Central St. Louis,
Southern Lake, Southern Cook, North Cass, South Itasca, South
Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, Carlton and
South St. Louis and Pine.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 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.
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; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis; Pine
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov