Minnesota Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/22/2026 04:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 6:42AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 4:42am
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
The combination of low relative humidity values, warm temperatures, and southerly winds will result in elevated fire weather conditions for this afternoon across southeast Minnesota. Afternoon relative humidity values will fall to around 30 percent with winds of 10 to 20 mph, gusting to 25 mph. Under these conditions, fires will 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