Red Flag Warning

Locations Affected

Saint Paul, MN ∙ Minneapolis, MN ∙ Bloomington, MN ∙ Plymouth, MN ∙ Brooklyn Park, MN ∙ Woodbury, MN ∙ Coon Rapids, MN ∙ Burnsville, MN ∙ Blaine, MN ∙ Eagan, MN

Headline

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY...
The combination of hot temperatures in the 80s to lower 90s, very low relative humidity values between 15 to 25 percent, and gusty winds will work in tandem with dry fuels to create critical fire weather conditions today. Fires can quickly spread out of control in these conditions.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 500 AM CDT Mon May 12 2025 ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY... The combination of hot temperatures in the 80s to lower 90s, very low relative humidity values between 15 to 25 percent, and gusty winds will work in tandem with dry fuels to create critical fire weather conditions today. Fires can quickly spread out of control in these conditions. ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND PORTIONS OF WESTERN WISCONSIN... * WIND...South to southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * 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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