Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 27 at 3:17AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 1:17am
Expires:
March 27, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
...Fire Weather Watch from 1 PM to 7 PM Saturday for portions of
southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa...
.Strong winds and very dry air cause potentially critical fire
weather conditions on Saturday afternoon and evening. While near
surface grasses remain green, residual dormant and withered long
grasses could be conducive of ignition and rapid spread.
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for strong winds and low humidity, which is in
effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Mitchell, Howard, Floyd and
Chickasaw. In Minnesota, Wabasha, Dodge, Olmsted, Mower and
Fillmore.
* TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest at 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 55.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Mitchell; Howard; Floyd; Chickasaw; Wabasha; Dodge; Olmsted; Mower; Fillmore
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov