Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 5:04AM CDT until May 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY... The combination of hot temperatures in the 80s to lower 90s, very low relative humidity values between 15 to 25 percent, and gusty winds will work in tandem with dry fuels to create critical fire weather conditions today. Fires can quickly spread out of control in these conditions. * WIND...South to southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 3:27AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Temperatures rising into the mid to upper 80s this afternoon within a dry environment will cause minimum relative humidity values to drop to between 25 and 30 percent. Southerly winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 mph are expected. Despite marginal minimum relative humidity values, the presence of extremely dry fuels will keep elevated fire weather conditions present through this afternoon. Check with the MN DNR or your local county before attempting any outdoor burning.
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN on this developing situation.
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN on this developing situation.
Air Quality Alert issued May 12 at 4:53PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for ozone pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category. * WHERE...West central, east central, central, south central, southwest, north central, and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From noon CDT to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, children and older adults, and people who are active outdoors, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ground-level ozone is expected to be high once again during the afternoon hours on Tuesday across
Fire Weather Watch issued May 12 at 2:48PM CDT until May 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY... The combination of hot temperatures in the 80s to lower 90s, very low relative humidity values between 15 to 25 percent, and gusty winds will work in tandem with dry fuels to create critical fire weather conditions today. Fires can quickly spread out of control in these conditions. The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * WIND...South to southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. *
Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 2:48PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY... The combination of hot temperatures in the 80s to lower 90s, very low relative humidity values between 15 to 25 percent, and gusty winds will work in tandem with dry fuels to create critical fire weather conditions today. Fires can quickly spread out of control in these conditions. The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * WIND...South to southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. *
Fire Weather Watch issued May 11 at 10:11PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED MONDAY... ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE TUESDAY... Our stretch of hot temperatures will continue on Monday, with the limiting factor for fire weather being weaker winds than those observed on Sunday. While we may not reach the typical 30mph wind gust threshold for Red Flag conditions, fuels are incredibly dry and temperatures will once again surge into the upper 80s to low 90s allowing RH to drop into the teens across Minnesota. Wisconsin will have weaker winds and cooler temperatures, but will still reach elevated conditions if not near-critical by the afternoon. * WIND...South to
Air Quality Alert issued May 11 at 5:43PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for ozone pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category. * WHERE...Central Minnesota. * WHEN...From noon CDT to 9 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, children and older adults, and people who are active outdoors, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ground-level ozone is expected to be high during the afternoon hours on Monday across western and central Minnesota. Mostly sunny skies, warm temperatures, and low humidity will
Fire Weather Watch issued May 11 at 2:34PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY... ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE MONDAY AND TUESDAY... .Record high temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s and very low humidity values of 10 to 25 percent, combined with southerly winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, has lead to a critical fire weather risk today. 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. * WIND...South to southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts
Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 2:34PM CDT until May 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY... ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE MONDAY AND TUESDAY... .Record high temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s and very low humidity values of 10 to 25 percent, combined with southerly winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, has lead to a critical fire weather risk today. 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 Fire Weather