Minnesota Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/20/2026 00:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 2:37AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 20, 2026 - 12:37am
Expires: 
April 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
The combination of low relative humidity values and southerly winds will result in elevated fire weather conditions for this afternoon across Southeast Minnesota. Afternoon relative humidity values will fall to around 25 to 30 percent with winds of 10 to 20 mph, gusting to 25-30 mph. Under these conditions, fires could start and spread easily. Please exercise caution with any activities that involve outdoor fires or create sparks, including campfires, grilling, and operating large equipment. Cigarettes should be disposed of and extinguished properly. Please heed any local burn bans.
Area Description: 
Wabasha; Dodge; Olmsted; Winona; Mower; Fillmore; Houston
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov