Red flag warning covers 54 Minnesota counties Friday
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for 54 Minnesota counties Friday, May 15, 2026, in effect from noon to 9 p.m., due to elevated wildfire risk.[1]
The warned area includes suburban counties such as Sherburne and Wright near the Twin Cities.[1] The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is not issuing or activating open-burning permits in the warning area and is discouraging campfires.[1]
Forecasts call for highs in the 70s to 90s, low humidity and gusts over 35 mph in parts of northern Minnesota, creating conditions that can make fires spread quickly.[1]
Officials are urging residents to avoid outdoor burning, secure loose yard debris and report any smoke or flames to local authorities.
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- NWS red flag warning runs Friday, May 15, 2026, from noon to 9 p.m.
- 54 Minnesota counties are included, among them Sherburne and Wright near the Twin Cities
- DNR is not issuing or activating open burning permits in the warning area and discourages campfires
- Forecast calls for highs in the 70sā90s with low humidity and gusts over 35 mph in northern Minnesota
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