Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 8 at 7:40AM CDT until May 8 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 5:40am
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON IN
NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, South Cass and Crow Wing.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 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:
South Cass; Crow Wing
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender: