Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
258 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026
MIZ002-009-102100-
/O.CON.KMQT.FW.W.0003.261010T1600Z-261011T2200Z/
Ontonagon-Gogebic-
258 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026 /158 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/
TODAY TO 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR ONTONAGON AND GOGEBIC COUNTIES...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 002 Ontonagon and Fire
Weather Zone 009 Gogebic.
* TIMING...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today to 6 PM EDT /5 PM
CDT/ Sunday.
* WINDS...Today, south 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Sunday, south 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today, as low as 32 percent. Recover to
55-60 percent tonight. Sunday, as low as 32 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. 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 and
exceptionally dry fuels will create dangerous wildland fire
conditions. Campfires, outdoor grills, smoking materials,
fireworks, chain saws, and all-terrain vehicles all have the
potential to throw a spark and ignite a dangerous and destructive
fire.
&&
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1113 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026
LSZ240-110315-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0152.000000T0000Z-261011T1600Z/
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
1113 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026 /1013 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026/
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT /11 AM
CDT/ SUNDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 1 to 3 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1113 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026
LSZ241-242-110315-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0152.000000T0000Z-261011T1500Z/
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
1113 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026 /1013 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026/
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT /10 AM
CDT/ SUNDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 1 to 3 ft expected.
* WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning to 11 AM EDT /10
AM CDT/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1006 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
LSZ121-146>148-150-111200-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-261011T1200Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Port Wing to Sand Island WI-Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
1006 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves up to 3 ft.
* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Port Wing to
Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield WI, Oak Point to Saxon
Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1006 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
LSZ145-111200-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-261011T1200Z/
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-
1006 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves up to 3 ft.
* WHERE...Duluth MN to Port Wing WI.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.
&&
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Huyck
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1110 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
MNZ011-012-018-019-025-026-033>038-110000-
North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-
Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of Ely, Isabella, Bigfork, Hibbing, Walker,
Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth,
Pine City, and Hinckley
1110 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
...NEAR-CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...
Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire
weather conditions today. South winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts
of 25 to 35 mph are expected with minimum relative humidity values
of 30 to 35 percent.
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.
$$
Huyck
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
252 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
MNZ003-024-027>032-040-110000-
Clay-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-
East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes,
Two Inlets, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, New York Mills, Wadena,
and Elbow Lake
252 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF
WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA THIS AFTERNOON...
Dry, breezy and unseasonably warm conditions will led to near
critical fire weather conditions this afternoon. South winds of 15
to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph is forecast along with minimum
relative humidity values of less than 35 percent. Together, these
conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning
restrictions and fire danger before burning.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
249 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
MNZ041>045-049>052-058-059-066-067-075-083-092-110000-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-
Isanti-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-Sibley-Nicollet-Blue Earth-Faribault-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls,
Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge,
Litchfield, Monticello, Hutchinson, Gaylord, St Peter, Mankato,
and Blue Earth
249 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...
Near record high temperatures today will bring relative humidity
values down into the 30 to 40 percent range today. This combined
with wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph will create elevated fire weather
conditions today. This could lead to rapid spread of fires,
especially in agricultural areas where crops have become drier for
harvest.
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.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
249 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
MNZ047-048-054>057-064-065-073-074-082-091-110000-
Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson,
Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, Redwood Falls,
New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
249 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF
WESTERN MINNESOTA...
Near record high temperatures today will bring relative humidity
values down into the 25 to 35 percent range today. This combined
with wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph will create near critical fire
weather conditions today. This could lead to rapid spread of
fires, especially in agricultural areas where crops have become
drier for harvest.
Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For
more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
249 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026
MIZ001-003>007-010>014-084>088-095-096-102100-
Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-Iron-
Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-Southern Houghton-
Northern Schoolcraft-Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
249 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026 /149 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026/
...ELEVATED WILDFIRE POTENTIAL FOR MOST OF THE U.P. DUE TO A
COMBINATION OF GUSTY WINDS, DRY AND WARM CONDITIONS...
Gusty southerly winds as high as 30mph, combined with dry and
warm conditions and minimal recent rainfall will lead to elevated
wildfire potential this weekend across most of the U.P.
Obey local burn restrictions. Immediately report any wildfires to
local emergency services by calling 911.
Burn restrictions remain in effect. For complete details, visit
www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits, or by calling 866-922-2876.
$$
LH
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1028 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
LSZ121-140>148-150-111530-
Bayfield to Oak Point WI-Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
1028 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Superior
and the Nearshore waters of western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Winds will turn to out of the south through the day and
strengthen. Small Craft Advisories are in effect for the South
Shore through tonight. Additional advisories may be needed for
the North Shore,
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
Strong northeast winds return Monday. Small Craft Advisories may
be needed.
$$
HA
More information may be obtained at the following web address:
http://www.weather.gov/duluth
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1028 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-111530-
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-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
1028 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Warm temperatures, low humidity, and breezy southerly winds will
lead to near-critical fire weather conditions today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Skywarn spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
442 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
MNZ003-024-027>032-040-NDZ039-049-052-053-110945-
Clay-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-
East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
442 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Near critical fire weather conditions this afternoon due to gusty
south wind, near record high temperatures and relative humidity in
the 25 to 35 percent range.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
250 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
110800-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
250 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Very warm, dry, and windy conditions will support elevated fire
weather conditions across much of region. Near critical chances
near the Buffalo Ridge.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
