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