Minnetonka, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL THROUGH
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT
Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* 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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...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT TO 9 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for ozone pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is
expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
category.

* WHERE...Central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From noon CDT to 9 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease
(including asthma), heart disease, children and older adults, and
people who are active outdoors, may experience health effects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ground-level ozone is expected to be high
during the afternoon hours on Monday across western and central
Minnesota. Mostly sunny skies, warm temperatures, and low
humidity will create an environment favorable for two types of
pollutants (Volatile Organic Compounds and Nitrogen Oxides) to
react in the air to produce ground-level ozone. Ozone will be
highest during the afternoon and early evening hours when
sunshine is most abundant, and temperatures are highest. Ozone
will be low in the morning, late evening, and overnight. Another
alert is possible on Tuesday afternoon as sunny skies and heat
persist.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, children and older adults, and people who
are active outdoors, should limit prolonged or heavy outdoor
exertion.

Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution,
such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning
devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as
possible.

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For information on current air quality conditions in your area;
and to sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert;
notifications by email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow;
mobile app, visit https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-;
climate/current-air-quality-conditions. You can find additional;
information about health and air quality at;
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/air-quality-;
and-health.