Solway, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH
DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay,
Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, West Marshall, East
Marshall, North Beltrami, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk,
North Clearwater, South Beltrami, Mahnomen, South Clearwater,
Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail,
East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant. In North Dakota, Towner,
Cavalier, Pembina, Benson, Ramsey, Eastern Walsh, Eddy,
Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass,
Ransom, Sargent, Richland and Western Walsh.

* WINDS...South 20 to 35 mph, but gusts up to 50 mph possible
within the Red River valley.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 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 TUESDAY...

* 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...West central, east central, central, south central,
southwest, north central, and northwest Minnesota.

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

* 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 once
again during the afternoon hours on Tuesday across roughly the
western two-thirds of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities Metro.
Mostly sunny skies, warm temperatures and low humidity will provide a
favorable environment for two types of pollutants (volatile organic
compounds and nitrogen oxides) to react with sunlight in the air to
produce ground-level ozone. Ozone will remain elevated on Wednesday
as sunny skies, warm temperatures and dry conditions 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.