Minnesota Red Flag Warning | Effective 05/14/2026 14:28

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 4:28PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 14, 2026 - 2:28pm
Expires: 
May 15, 2026 - 2:30am
Description: 
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND FRIDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North Itasca, North Cass, South Itasca, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin and South Aitkin. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 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 Itasca; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Duluth MN