St. Louis County, MN
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In effect from Monday 04/20 11:00 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Duluth MN
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 this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
Affected Area
In Minnesota, Koochiching, North St. Louis, North Itasca, Central St. Louis, North Cass, South Itasca, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, Carlton and South St. Louis and Pine.
Winds
Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Relative Humidity
As low as 20 percent.
Impacts
Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Koochiching
- North St. Louis
- North Itasca
- Central St. Louis
- North Cass
- South Itasca
- South Cass
- Crow Wing
- Northern Aitkin
- South Aitkin
- Carlton/South St. Louis
- Pine
Briefing
From the forecaster
Critical Fire Weather Possible
Created by the NWS Duluth WFO
Critical fire weather conditions are possible on Monday due to strong southwest winds gusting to 25-30 mph and relative humidity falling to around 25 percent. Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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