Minnesota - United States   2026-03-27   Friday   43.86N, -92.49W

Stewartville

Minnesota - United States
2026-03-27

Fire Weather Watch issued March 27 at 3:17AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Issue date: 2026-03-27T08:17+00:00

...Fire Weather Watch from 1 PM to 7 PM Saturday for portions of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa... .Strong winds and very dry air cause potentially critical fire weather conditions on Saturday afternoon and evening. While near surface grasses remain green, residual dormant and withered long grasses could be conducive of ignition and rapid spread. The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds and low humidity, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Mitchell, Howard, Floyd and Chickasaw. In Minnesota, Wabasha, Dodge, Olmsted, Mower and Fillmore. * TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Southwest at 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 55. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.