Watonwan 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

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Red Flag Warning.

Affected Area

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

Timing

From noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

Winds

South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

Relative Humidity

Around 23 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

From the forecaster

5-Day Forecast

Created by the NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen WFO

Warming trend continues today, with most locations warming into the 70s. Tomorrow 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.

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