Minnesota Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/03/2026 01:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 3:07AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 3, 2026 - 1:07am
Expires: 
May 3, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
Another shot of dry air will work into western Minnesota today, allowing relative humidity values to fall to around 25 percent during this afternoon. Northwesterly winds will be on the lighter side but gusts will still reach to around 20 MPH. Portions of southwestern Minnesota also experiencing abnormally dry to moderate drought. The timeframe for the most elevated fire weather conditions will be between 1 PM and 7 PM this evening. Check burning restrictions and fire danger levels and consult with fire officials before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
Area Description: 
Douglas; Todd; Stevens; Pope; Stearns; 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