Weather Alerts For Littlefork, MN

# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA # SUMMARY -------------------- The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA In Minnesota, Koochiching, North Itasca, North Cass, South Itasca, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin and South Aitkin. WINDS Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY As low as 19 percent. IMPACTS Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. ISSUED AT Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:25 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Duluth MN HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Crow Wing, Koochiching, North Cass, North Itasca, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, South Cass, South Itasca

# HEADLINE -------------------- NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA # SUMMARY -------------------- Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. South winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph are forecast for this morning and afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 25 to 30 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating\_restrictions.html. # DETAILS -------------------- ISSUED AT Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:27 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Duluth MN HEADER Special Weather Statement # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Crow Wing, Koochiching, North Cass, North Itasca, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, South Cass, South Itasca Including the cities of International Falls, Bigfork, Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, and Aitkin

Pollen Index: 10.4 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Ash, Birch and Maple. The quantity of pollen grains in the air for Friday will remain relatively stable in the very high range. No change doesn't mean no pollen, it just means that pollen producing plants are delivering pollen at a steady pace.