Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 8 at 5:47PM CDT until May 8 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 3:47pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON IN
WESTERN, CENTRAL MINNESOTA...
.Clearing skies and a deep mixing has promoted increasing wind gusts
heading this afternoon, with gusts from 30-35mph expected into the
early evening. Relative humidity in the upper teens to low 20s, which
alongside the increasing wind gusts is resulting in the high fire
danger and Red Flag Conditions. Burning is discouraged today as any
fires that develop can spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, and west central
Minnesota.
* TIMING...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 19 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A red flag warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that
promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This
does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring
now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to
receive information from authorities.
Area Description:
Douglas; Todd; Morrison; Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Stevens; Pope; Stearns; Benton; Sherburne; Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov