Critical Fire Conditions Expected This Afternoon and Early Evening in Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa
- Strong wind and very dry air will produce critical fire weather conditions this afternoon and early evening. Dormant grasses and leaf debris could be favorable for ignition and spread of fire.
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AFFECTED AREA: In Iowa, Mitchell, Howard, Winneshiek, Allamakee, Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette and Clayton. In Minnesota, Wabasha, Dodge, Olmsted, Winona, Mower, Fillmore and Houston.
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TIMING: Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
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WINDS: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
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RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent.
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TEMPERATURES: in the lower and mid-50s.
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IMPACTS: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
...Critical Fire Conditions Expected This Afternoon and Early Evening in Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa... .Strong wind and very dry air will produce critical fire weather conditions this afternoon and early evening. Dormant grasses and leaf debris could be favorable for ignition and spread of fire. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Mitchell, Howard, Winneshiek, Allamakee, Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette and Clayton. In Minnesota, Wabasha, Dodge, Olmsted, Winona, Mower, Fillmore and Houston. * TIMING...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...in the lower and mid-50s. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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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