Mankato, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and
west central Minnesota.

* TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Red Flag Warning.

Follow all fire restrictions. For information on burning restrictions
for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

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