Red Flag Warning Issued for Northern Cook and Lake in Minnesota
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NOAA issued it on April 27, 2026, 3 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 has been issued by NWS Duluth MN for Northern Cook and Lake areas in Minnesota, effective from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT on April 20, 2026, due to strong winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Cook and Lake, Minnesota
- Issued
- April 27, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Cook and Lake, Minnesota.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Duluth MN. This alert is for critical fire weather conditions and is effective from 11:00 AM CDT on April 20, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Northern Cook and Northern Lake in Minnesota.
What You Should Do
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
Winds from the southwest at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, and relative humidity as low as 20 percent.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 11:00 AM CDT to 8:00 PM CDT on April 20, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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