Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 2:58AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 12:58am
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Another shot of dry air will work into western Minnesota today,
allowing relative humidity values to fall to around 25 percent.
Northwesterly winds will be on the lighter side compared to recent
days that also posed a fire weather concern. However, western
Minnesota largely missed out on Thursday's rainfall and fuels
remain dry. The timeframe for the lowest relative humidity values
will be between 1pm and 7pm this evening.
Check burning restrictions and fire danger levels and consult
with fire officials before burning.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
Area Description:
Douglas; Todd; Morrison; Stevens; Pope; Stearns; Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Yellow Medicine; Renville; McLeod; Sibley; Redwood; Brown; Nicollet; Watonwan; Blue Earth; Martin; Faribault
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov