…CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY AND POSSIBLE MONDAY…
.Record high temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s and very
low humidity values of 15 to 25 percent, combined with southerly
winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, will lead to a
critical fire weather risk on Sunday. Fires could quickly spread
out of control due to these conditions. Continued hot, dry, and
windy conditions Monday and Tuesday could result in repeated days
of critical fire weather conditions.
The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 10 PM CDT
Sunday. a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire
Weather Watch is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday
evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WIND…South to southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up
to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY…As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.