Critical fire weather conditions ahead
Jul 18, 2026 05:40AM ● By Content Editor
From the National Weather Service in Duluth - July 18, 2026

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Critical fire weather is expected Mon & Tue! Strong winds, heat, and dry air mean wildfires can spread rapidly. Have an evacuation plan ready and stay tuned to safety messaging.

Expect smoky conditions to come and go for the foreseeable future. Some more smoke is expected to move in today for parts of the region with northerly winds.

More strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Sunday night and into Monday. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats. Note that there's still plenty of uncertainty, so stay tuned to the forecast, expect changes, and make plans accordingly.

Expect smoky conditions to come and go for the foreseeable future. Some more smoke is expected to move in today for parts of the region with northerly winds.

More strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Sunday night and into Monday. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats. Note that there's still plenty of uncertainty, so stay tuned to the forecast, expect changes, and make plans accordingly.

Air Quality Alerts continue through 11 AM for parts of northeast Minnesota. Find more details for Minnesota from MN PCA (https://www.pca.state.mn.us)

For additional weather details, go to https://www.weather.gov/dlh/weatherstory
Downloads

07.16.2026_205.06_20AM_20CDT.pdf

