Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 11:13AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Issue date: 2026-03-27T16:13+00:00
...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 noon to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...From noon to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch issued March 27 at 7:16AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Issue date: 2026-03-27T12:16+00:00
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE 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 may lead to critical fire weather conditions across central and southern Minnesota on Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
