The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Monday, May 12, 2025 from noon to 9 p.m. for the following counties in northern Wisconsin: Ashland,

Wisconsin's DNR issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme wildfire risks in several counties, suspending all burning permits due to high temperatures, strong winds, and dry conditions.

MADISON (WKBT) -- The DNR and NWS have issued Red Flag warnings for 21 Wisconsin counties. The warnings are in effect from noon to 9:00 p.m. Monday in the following counties: A Red Flag warning means conditions are especially dangerous for wildland fires. Burning is prohibited in areas where the DNR has burn restriction authority.