Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 12 at 12:12AM CDT until July 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 10:12pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR VERY HOT TEMPERATURES COMBINING WITH
GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY OVER PARTS OF
NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag
Warning covering Sunday afternoon and evening for very hot
temperatures combining with gusty southwest winds and low relative
humidity all in an area with ongoing minimal rainfall over the
last few weeks. This Red Flag Warning is in effect noon to 9 PM
CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch for Monday afternoon and
evening remains in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North St. Louis,
Northern Cook, Northern Lake, North Itasca and Central St.
Louis.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent Sunday and as low as 23
percent Monday.
* IMPACTS...The rapid spread of any fires may occur due to the
forecast weather conditions and dry fuels per guidance from
local land management agencies.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning covering Sunday afternoon and evening means
that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or
will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative
humidity, and hot temperatures can contribute to extreme fire
behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch covering Monday afternoon and evening means
that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur.
Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Koochiching; North St. Louis; Northern Cook/Northern Lake; North Itasca; Central St. Louis
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
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