Full Notification

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED MONDAY... ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE TUESDAY... Our stretch of hot temperatures will continue on Monday, with the limiting factor for fire weather being weaker winds than those observed on Sunday. While we may not reach the typical 30mph wind gust threshold for Red Flag conditions, fuels are incredibly dry and temperatures will once again surge into the upper 80s to low 90s allowing RH to drop into the teens across Minnesota. Wisconsin will have weaker winds and cooler temperatures, but will still reach elevated conditions if not near-critical by the afternoon. The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* WIND...South to southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* AFFECTED AREAS: DOUGLAS ... TODD ... MORRISON ... MILLE LACS ... KANABEC ... STEVENS ... POPE ... STEARNS ... BENTON ... SHERBURNE ... ISANTI ... CHISAGO ... LAC QUI PARLE ... SWIFT ... CHIPPEWA ... KANDIYOHI ... MEEKER ... WRIGHT ... HENNEPIN ... ANOKA ... RAMSEY ... WASHINGTON ... YELLOW MEDICINE ... RENVILLE ... MCLEOD ... SIBLEY ... CARVER ... SCOTT ... REDWOOD ... BROWN ... NICOLLET ... LE SUEUR ... WATONWAN ... BLUE EARTH ... MARTIN ... FARIBAULT

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.