Pope County, MN
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In effect from Wednesday 04/22 12:00 PM CDT – Wednesday 04/22 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING
.Temperatures rising into the 80s today along with relative humidity values dropping under 30 percent, strong southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph and exceptionally dry fuels will produce hazardous fire weather conditions. Humidity values will be lowest in the middle to late afternoon hours, which will also coincide with the peak wind speeds. Burning is discouraged today as any fires that develop can spread rapidly.
Affected Area
Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota.
Timing
From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.
Winds
South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity
Around 24 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
- Stevens
- Pope
- Lac Qui Parle
- Swift
- Chippewa
- Kandiyohi
- Meeker
- Yellow Medicine
- Renville
- McLeod
- Sibley
- Redwood
- Brown
- Nicollet
- Watonwan
- Blue Earth
- Martin
- Faribault
Briefing
From the forecaster
4-Day Outlook
Created by the NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen WFO
Elevated to near-critical fire weather concerns on Wednesday. Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week ahead of a storm system that will bring showers and thunderstorms Thursday. A few storms may be strong to severe.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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