Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 11:18AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 28, 2026 - 9:18am
Expires:
March 28, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON...
.The combination of warmer temperatures in the mid 50s to lower 60s,
very low relative humidity values between 15 to 20 percent, southwest
winds gusting to 35 to 45 mph, and dry fuels will lead to critical
fire weather conditions across central and southern Minnesota this
afternoon and early evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southeast, and west central Minnesota.
* TIMING...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 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:
Douglas; Todd; Morrison; Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Stevens; Pope; Stearns; Benton; Sherburne; Isanti; Chisago; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Wright; Hennepin; Anoka; Ramsey; Washington; Renville; McLeod; Sibley; Carver; Scott; Dakota; Nicollet; Le Sueur; Rice; Goodhue; Waseca; Steele; Freeborn
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender: