Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 20 at 3:18AM CDT until May 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2025 - 1:18am
Expires:
May 20, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY MAY 20 FOR CRITICAL FIRE
WEATHER...
A strong high pressure system over Ontario will bring an area of
very dry air to northern Minnesota, along with a tight pressure
gradient that will make for strong east winds. Relative humidity
may drop as low as 15 to 20%, with east winds of 15 to 25 mph,
with gusts as high as 40 mph. Across eastern portions of the Red
Flag Warning, a Wind Advisory is also in effect.
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North St. Louis,
Northern Cook and Lake, North Itasca, Central St. Louis and
South Itasca.
* WINDS...East 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and
become difficult to control. 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 St. Louis; Northern Cook/Northern Lake; North Itasca; Central St. Louis; South Itasca
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN