Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 11:38PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 9:38pm
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED LATE TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING OVER WESTERN AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...
.Temperatures rising into the 70s on Tuesday along with relative
humidity values dropping under 30 percent, strong northwest winds of
25 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph and 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 on Tuesday as any fires that
develop could spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and
west central Minnesota.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday.
* WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 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.
Follow all fire restrictions. For information on burning restrictions
for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
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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