Red Flag Warning for South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin +3 more
Impacts: Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
MNSouth Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis; Pine
Official alert brief
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 9 PM CDT this evening.
AFFECTED AREA
In Minnesota, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, Carlton and South St. Louis and Pine.
WINDS
Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
As low as 22 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instructions
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.