Headline

Red Flag Warning issued May 10 at 2:24PM CDT until May 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Description

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY AND POSSIBLE MONDAY...

.Record high temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s and very
low humidity values of 15 to 25 percent, combined with southerly
winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, will lead to a
critical fire weather risk on Sunday. Fires could quickly spread
out of control due to these conditions. Continued hot, dry, and
windy conditions Monday and Tuesday could result in repeated days
of critical fire weather conditions.

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 10 PM CDT
Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* WIND...South to southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up
to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

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

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.

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