Active AlertsErskine, MN

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditionsare either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination ofstrong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures cancontribute to extreme fire behavior.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay,Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, West Marshall, EastMarshall, North Beltrami, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk,North Clearwater, South Beltrami, Mahnomen, South Clearwater,Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail,East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant.* WINDS...South 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Highestwinds in the Red River Valley.* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly andbecome difficult to control. Outdoor burning is notrecommended.