Red Flag Warning Issued for Burnett and Washburn Counties in Wisconsin

Source: NOAA · Northwest Wisconsin

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 22, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Burnett and Washburn counties in Wisconsin due to critical fire weather conditions from dry air and gusty winds, lasting from 2 PM to 8 PM CDT on April 22, 2026.

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Record type
Red Flag Warning
Affected area
Northwest Wisconsin
Issued
April 22, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Duluth MN

Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwest Wisconsin.

Red Flag Warning in Wisconsin

Alert Details

The Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Duluth MN. It is effective from 2:00 PM CDT on April 22, 2026, until 8:00 PM CDT on the same day.

Affected Areas

The warning affects Burnett and Washburn counties in Wisconsin.

What You Should Do

Residents should prepare for critical fire weather conditions. Outdoor burning is not recommended, as any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and become difficult to control.

Expected Conditions

Conditions include southeast winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph and relative humidity as low as 21 percent.

Timeline

The warning is in effect from 2:00 PM CDT to 8:00 PM CDT on April 22, 2026.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Burnett and Washburn counties in Wisconsin due to critical fire weather conditions from dry air and gusty winds, lasting from 2 PM to 8 PM CDT on April 22, 2026.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northwest Wisconsin. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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