Station Name: Grand Marais
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 607 feet

Nearest Address:
2nd Street
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Cook County

GPS Coordinates: 47.7517, -90.3283

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 2:13PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 2:13 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 6:00 AM

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions Monday. southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph are forecast for tomorrow afternoon and evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 22 to 25 percent are also expected. 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.

Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 3:15AM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:15 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:15 PM

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Northern Cook and Lake. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.