Aitkin County, MN

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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 9:57 AM CDT – Tuesday 07/21 7:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Duluth MN

Due to continued dry conditions in forested areas and gusty north to northwest winds around 20 to 30 mph today, conditions will remain favorable for near-critical fire weather conditions through this afternoon. This is despite relatively higher minimum RH values expected today at 40 to 50 percent. The situation is evaluated daily by the National Weather Service and the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center. Dry and windy conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires today.

For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

Areas Impacted

  • 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
  • Northern Aitkin
  • Carlton/South St. Louis

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Near-Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today

Created by the NWS Duluth WFO

Near-Critical fire weather conditions are expected today for much of northeast Minnesota. This is mainly due to expected north/northwest winds gusting 20-30 mph. Fires could spread rapidly in these conditions.

A map graphic illustrating Near-Critical Fire Weather Conditions for much of northeast Minnesota through this afternoon, issued by NWS Duluth, MN. The left sidebar lists key details: Impacts: A Special Weather Statement is in effect for northeast Minnesota, mainly north of MN 210. Fires could spread rapidly in these conditions. Timing: Today through this afternoon. Weather Conditions: Driven by gusty north/northwest winds around 20–30 mph and relative humidity as low as 45%. The right side features a map of Maximum Wind Gusts Today from 7 AM to 7 PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. A color-coded legend shows wind gusts ranging from 10 mph (blue) to 40 mph (yellow/white). A yellow dashed outline marks the approximate area of greatest concern across northeast Minnesota, displaying peak gusts for cities including Grand Marais (30 mph), Duluth (29 mph), Virginia (28 mph), Silver Bay (28 mph), and International Falls (26 mph).
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