Fergus Falls, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL
AND NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lake Of The Woods, North
Beltrami, North Clearwater, South Beltrami, South Clearwater,
Hubbard, East Becker, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena
and Grant.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control. 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...Northwest 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.