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City of Springfield MN
Friday March 27th, 2026 :: 11:14 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Red Flag Warning until 09:00PM Saturday

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY... .The combination of warmer temperatures near 60, very low relative humidity values between 15 to 20 percent, southwest winds gusting to 35 to 45 mph, and dry fuels will lead to critical fire weather conditions across central and southern Minnesota on Saturday. The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota.

* TIMING...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 15 percent.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: LAC QUI PARLE ... YELLOW MEDICINE ... REDWOOD ... BROWN ... WATONWAN ... BLUE EARTH ... MARTIN ... FARIBAULT

Instructions:

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

Address/Location
City of Springfield MN
2 E Central St
Springfield, MN 56087

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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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

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