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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

331 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024



...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN

MINNESOTA MONDAY...



.Relative humidity values have fallen into the low 20s this

afternoon with wind gusts of 20-30 MPH. These conditions will

continue into early this evening.



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331 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024



...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING

FOR BREEZY EASTERLY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHWESTERN

MINNESOTA...



* 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.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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