Minnesota Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/19/2026 23:21

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 1:21AM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 19, 2026 - 11:21pm
Expires: 
April 20, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
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 central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 20 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; Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Wright; Yellow Medicine; Renville; McLeod; Sibley; Redwood; Brown; Nicollet; Watonwan; Martin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov