Minnesota Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/19/2026 23:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 1:41AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 19, 2026 - 11:41pm
Expires: 
April 20, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
Monday afternoon high temperatures near 60 degrees, relative humidity values dropping to between 25-30 percent, and breezy southerly winds sustaining between 10-20 mph and gusting between 25-30 mph will support near critical fire weather conditions across southeastern Minnesota this afternoon. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
Area Description: 
Chisago; Hennepin; Anoka; Ramsey; Washington; Carver; Scott; Dakota; Le Sueur; Rice; Goodhue; Waseca; Steele; Freeborn
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov