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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
203 AM CDT Sun Jul 12 2026

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-130715-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
203 AM CDT Sun Jul 12 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Dangerous heat conditions will occur with an Extreme Heat
Warning and a Heat Advisory in effect.

Pockets of Critical Fire Weather conditions are expected today
along and north of the Iron Range in far northern Minnesota where
Red Flag Warnings are in effect.

A very conditional threat for an isolated strong to severe storm
or two is possible for Sunday afternoon and evening. If storms
can form, the Arrowhead into parts of Northwest Wisconsin could
see large ball size hail and damaging wind gusts to 60 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Dangerous heat is forecast through Tuesday. Extreme Heat Warnings
are in effect through Monday areawide and a Heat Advisory for
Price County. Heat Advisories and Warnings may also be needed on
Tuesday.

Even more widespread critical fire weather conditions are
forecast Monday with a Fire Weather Watch in effect in northern
Minnesota. Similar conditions may also occur Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotter activation will not be needed tonight.

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1212 AM CDT Sun Jul 12 2026

MNZ010>012-018-019-122100-
/O.UPG.KDLH.FW.A.0006.260712T1700Z-260713T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.FW.W.0011.260712T1700Z-260713T0200Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.FW.A.0007.260713T1600Z-260714T0200Z/
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-
1212 AM CDT Sun Jul 12 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR
VERY HOT TEMPERATURES COMBINING WITH GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS AND
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY ALONG AND NORTH OF THE IRON RANGE...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR VERY HOT TEMPERATURES COMBINING WITH
GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY OVER PARTS OF
NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag
Warning covering Sunday afternoon and evening for very hot
temperatures combining with gusty southwest winds and low relative
humidity all in an area with ongoing minimal rainfall over the
last few weeks. This Red Flag Warning is in effect noon to 9 PM
CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch for Monday afternoon and
evening remains in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North St. Louis,
  Northern Cook, Northern Lake, North Itasca and Central St.
  Louis.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent Sunday and as low as 23
  percent Monday.

* IMPACTS...The rapid spread of any fires may occur due to the
  forecast weather conditions and dry fuels per guidance from
  local land management agencies.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning covering Sunday afternoon and evening means
that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or
will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative
humidity, and hot temperatures can contribute to extreme fire
behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch covering Monday afternoon and evening means
that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur.
Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

&&

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1212 AM CDT Sun Jul 12 2026

MNZ010>012-018-019-122100-
/O.UPG.KDLH.FW.A.0006.260712T1700Z-260713T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.FW.W.0011.260712T1700Z-260713T0200Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.FW.A.0007.260713T1600Z-260714T0200Z/
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-
1212 AM CDT Sun Jul 12 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR
VERY HOT TEMPERATURES COMBINING WITH GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS AND
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY ALONG AND NORTH OF THE IRON RANGE...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR VERY HOT TEMPERATURES COMBINING WITH
GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY OVER PARTS OF
NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag
Warning covering Sunday afternoon and evening for very hot
temperatures combining with gusty southwest winds and low relative
humidity all in an area with ongoing minimal rainfall over the
last few weeks. This Red Flag Warning is in effect noon to 9 PM
CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch for Monday afternoon and
evening remains in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North St. Louis,
  Northern Cook, Northern Lake, North Itasca and Central St.
  Louis.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent Sunday and as low as 23
  percent Monday.

* IMPACTS...The rapid spread of any fires may occur due to the
  forecast weather conditions and dry fuels per guidance from
  local land management agencies.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning covering Sunday afternoon and evening means
that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or
will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative
humidity, and hot temperatures can contribute to extreme fire
behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch covering Monday afternoon and evening means
that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur.
Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1150 PM CDT Sat Jul 11 2026

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>008-122115-
/O.CON.KDLH.XH.W.0002.260712T1600Z-260714T0600Z/
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-Southern Lake-Southern Cook-North Cass-South
Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton
and South St. Louis-Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-
Washburn-Sawyer-
Including the cities of Isabella, Pine City, Two Harbors, Ely,
Spooner, Washburn, Grantsburg, International Falls, Ashland,
Duluth, Hayward, Hurley, Hill City, Hibbing, Bayfield, Brainerd,
Silver Bay, Pine River, Grand Rapids, Bigfork, Superior,
Hinckley, Grand Marais, Walker, and Aitkin
1150 PM CDT Sat Jul 11 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 103
  expected.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Koochiching, Cass,
  Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis, Cook and Lake Counties. In Wisconsin,
  Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn
  Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band,
  the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Lac Courte
  Oreilles Reservation, the Bad River Reservation, the Grand Portage
  Reservation, the Red Cliff Band, the St. Croix Band in Burnett
  County, the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake, East Lake, Hinckley
  and, Lena Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake, Deer
  Creek and, Lake Vermilion areas. Other locations including
  Madeline Island, Voyageurs National Park and the Apostle Islands
  National Lakeshore. The entire Boundary Waters is also included.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat index values up to 108 expected in
  northern Ashland and Bayfield Counties along the South Shore.
  Little to no relief from the heat is possible Sunday night as
  continued very warm heat indices in the 70s are forecast Sunday
  night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

&&

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