Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 10:04AM CDT until May 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 8:04am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY...
.The combination of low relative humidity (20 to 25 percent), breezy
northwest winds, and dry fuels will lead to another day of critical
fire weather conditions across central Minnesota. Minimum RH values
possibly as low as 15-20% if mixing is maximized this afternoon. Wind
speeds will be borderline with sustained speed 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 to 30 mph.
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Red Flag
Warning.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, and west central
Minnesota.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 20 to 25 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; Benton
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov