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Red Flag Warning issued May 8 at 7:40AM CDT until May 8 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

South Cass; Crow Wing Quelle: NOAA / NWS

Details

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON IN
NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, South Cass and Crow Wing.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

Empfehlungen

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.