Minnesota Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/21/2026 10:12

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 21 at 12:12PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 21, 2026 - 10:12am
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * WINDS...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 23 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; Pope; 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
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov