Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 1:28AM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 11:28pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...
.Warm temperatures in the lower 80s combined with relative humidity
values of 15 to 25 percent will exist with wind gusts around 30 mph
this afternoon and evening. This environment will create critical
fire weather conditions for portions of west central and southwest
Minnesota.
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Red Flag
Warning in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southwest and west central Minnesota.
* TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 17 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; Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Yellow Medicine; Redwood
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov