Minnesota Weather & Safety Alerts
7 active alerts ยท Updated July 12, 2026
Data source: National Weather Service (NWS) Last verified: July 12, 2026
Fire Weather
Red Flag Warning (WARNING) - expires July 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
Areas affected: Koochiching; North St. Louis; Northern Cook/Northern Lake; North Itasca; Central St. Louis
Red Flag Warning issued July 12 at 12:12AM CDT until July 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
...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.
What to do: 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.
Source: NWS Duluth MN
Fire Weather Watch (WATCH) - expires July 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
Areas affected: Koochiching; North St. Louis; Northern Cook/Northern Lake; North Itasca; Central St. Louis
Fire Weather Watch issued July 12 at 12:12AM CDT until July 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
...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.
What to do: 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.
Source: NWS Duluth MN
Fire Weather Watch (WATCH) - expires July 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
Areas affected: Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore; North Cass; South Itasca; Carlton/South St. Louis
Fire Weather Watch issued July 12 at 12:12AM CDT until July 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Southern Lake, Southern Cook, North Cass, South Itasca, Carlton and South St. Louis.
WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent.
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.
What to do: A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Source: NWS Duluth MN
Fire Weather Watch (WATCH) - expires July 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT
Areas affected: Roseau; Lake Of The Woods; East Marshall; North Beltrami; North Clearwater; South Beltrami; South Clearwater; Hubbard
Fire Weather Watch issued July 11 at 3:33PM CDT until July 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire Weather Watch for hot temperatures, breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, East Marshall, North Beltrami, North Clearwater, South Beltrami, South Clearwater and Hubbard.
WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent.
IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to do: A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Source: NWS Grand Forks ND
Extreme Heat
Heat Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires July 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT
Areas affected: Traverse; Big Stone; McPherson; Brown; Marshall; Roberts; Edmunds; Day; Faulk; Spink; Grant
Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 12:11AM CDT until July 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
WHAT...Heat index values up to 101 each afternoon.
WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and north central and northeast South Dakota.
WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to do: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Source: NWS Aberdeen SD
Heat Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires July 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT
Areas affected: Redwood; Brown; Nicollet
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 9:51PM CDT until July 14 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
WHAT...Heat index values up to 101 expected.
WHERE...Brown, Nicollet, and Redwood Counties.
WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to midnight CDT Monday Night.
IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to do: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Source: NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Heat Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires July 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT
Areas affected: Douglas; Todd; Morrison; Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Stevens; Pope; Stearns; Benton; Sherburne; Isanti; Chisago; Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Wright; Hennepin; Anoka; Ramsey; Washington; Yellow Medicine; Renville; McLeod; Sibley; Carver; Scott; Dakota; Polk; Barron; Rusk; St. Croix; Pierce; Dunn; Pepin; Chippewa; Eau Claire
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 9:51PM CDT until July 14 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected.
WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin.
WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to midnight CDT Monday Night.
IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to do: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Source: NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
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