Minnesota Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 07/12/2026 19:39

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued July 12 at 9:39PM CDT until July 13 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 7:39pm
Expires: 
July 13, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 10 PM CDT Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, North Itasca, Central St. Louis, Southern Lake, Southern Cook, North Cass, South Itasca and Carlton and South St. Louis. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * 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 on Monday 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: 
North Itasca; Central St. Louis; Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore; North Cass; South Itasca; Carlton/South St. Louis
Forcast Office: 
NWS Duluth MN