Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM Monday
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA MONDAY... .Today will be another day with low humidity as east winds increase across southwest Minnesota. These winds combined with continued dry air could create critical fire weather conditions. A Red Flag Warning has been issued from 11 AM to 8 PM today. The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WIND... Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Ranging from the upper teens to low 20s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: YELLOW MEDICINE ... REDWOOD ... BROWN ... WATONWAN ... MARTIN
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
City of Springfield MN
2 E Central St
Springfield, MN 56087
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Red Flag Warning