Minnesota Red Flag Warning | Effective 05/08/2026 15:43

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued May 8 at 5:43PM CDT until May 8 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 8, 2026 - 3:43pm
Expires: 
May 8, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING IN NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, South Cass and Crow Wing. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 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