Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 1:54AM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 11:54pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE
EVENING...
.Temperatures rising into the 80s today along with relative humidity
values dropping under 30 percent, strong southeast winds of 15 to 25
mph with gusts to 35 mph and exceptionally dry fuels will produce
hazardous fire weather conditions. Humidity values will be lowest in
the middle to late afternoon hours, which will also coincide with the
peak wind speeds. Burning is discouraged today as any fires that
develop can spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and
west central Minnesota.
* TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 24 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Red Flag Warning.
Area Description:
Stevens; Pope; Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Yellow Medicine; Renville; McLeod; Sibley; Redwood; Brown; Nicollet; Watonwan; Blue Earth; Martin; Faribault
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
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