Otter Tail County, MN
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 04/20 10:00 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Grand Forks ND
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
Affected Area
In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, West Marshall, East Marshall, North Beltrami, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, South Beltrami, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant.
Winds
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity
As low as 25 percent.
Impacts
Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Areas impacted
- West Polk
- Norman
- Clay
- Kittson
- Roseau
- Lake Of The Woods
- West Marshall
- East Marshall
- North Beltrami
- Pennington
- Red Lake
- East Polk
- North Clearwater
- South Beltrami
- Mahnomen
- South Clearwater
- Hubbard
- West Becker
- East Becker
- Wilkin
- West Otter Tail
- East Otter Tail
- Wadena
- Grant
Briefing
From the forecaster
Today through Wednesday
Created by the NWS Grand Forks WFO
After another colder than average day today, temperatures will begin to warm up as we head into the work week. High temperatures will be above average by mid-week. More unsettled weather and cooler temperatures for the end of the week and into next weekend.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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