Kanabec County, MN

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In effect from Monday 04/20 11:00 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 8:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

Affected Area

Portions of central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota.

Timing

From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

Winds

South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Relative Humidity

Around 20 percent.

Impacts

Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

What to do

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.


Areas impacted

  • Douglas
  • Todd
  • Morrison
  • Mille Lacs
  • Kanabec
  • Stevens
  • Pope
  • Stearns
  • Benton
  • Sherburne
  • Lac Qui Parle
  • Swift
  • Chippewa
  • Kandiyohi
  • Meeker
  • Wright
  • Yellow Medicine
  • Renville
  • McLeod
  • Sibley
  • Redwood
  • Brown
  • Nicollet
  • Watonwan
  • Martin

Briefing

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From the forecaster

Warming Up this Week

Created by the NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen WFO

Warmer temperatures and breezy winds will lead to an increase in near critical fire weather conditions across western Minnesota tomorrow. The warm up looks to continue into the middle of the week.

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