Active AlertsGarrison, MN

Affected Area: In Minnesota, Koochiching, St. Louis, Cook, Lake, Itasca, Cass, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Carlton and Pine.
Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity: As low as 15 percent.
Impacts: Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.