Anoka, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...

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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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.

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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...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY DUE TO LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITIES AND DRY FUELS FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL THROUGH SOUTHERN
MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN...

Temperatures in the lower 70s to lower 80s this afternoon within
a dry environment will cause minimum relative humidity values to
drop to between 15 and 25 percent. Winds will gradually shift
from northeast to southeast through this evening with sustained
speeds from 8 to 15 mph, highest over western Minnesota. Gusts
could reach 20 mph.

Any areas with dry grasses or vegetation will be susceptible to
elevated fire weather conditions. Check with the MN or WI DNR or
your local county before attempting any outdoor burning.