Headline

Fire Weather Watch issued May 11 at 2:34PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Description

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY...
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE MONDAY AND
TUESDAY...

.Record high temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s and very
low humidity values of 10 to 25 percent, combined with southerly
winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, has lead to a
critical fire weather risk today. 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 Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon
through Monday evening.

* 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.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

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