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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 8:20 AM May. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY ACROSS ALL OF EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA, NORTHWESTERN MINNESOTA, AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, West Marshall, East Marshall, North Beltrami, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, South Beltrami, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant. In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Pembina, Benson, Ramsey, Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent, Richland and Western Walsh. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:18 AM May. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Air Quality Alert
Issued: 7:59 PM May. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for coarse particle pollution from blowing dust. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category. * WHERE...West central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds to 60 mph will create areas of blowing dust across western Minnesota. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is forecasted to remain in the Red/Unhealthy for All category through Friday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk. Blowing dust/coarse particle pollution may reduce visibility. Consult local National Weather Service products for information regarding visibility restrictions. The health impacts of coarse particle pollution can be reduced by utilizing a face covering or mask. Consider utilizing a mask if you plan to be outdoors during the alert period. Keep windows closed during the alert period to protect indoor air quality. && For information on current air quality conditions in your area and to; sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert notifications by; email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow mobile app, visit; https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/current-air-; quality-conditions. You can find additional information about health; and air quality at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-; climate/air-quality-and-health.
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