Swift 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
From the forecaster
This Week's Weather
Created by the NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen WFO
Warm, dry and breezy conditions will create hazardous fire weather conditions today. The warming trend will continue through midweek but humidity levels will also be on the increase, culminating in a strong likelihood of showers and thunderstorms on Thursday with a cold frontal passage. Cooler temperatures are then expected for the end of the week into the weekend.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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