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Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 7:25 PM May. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * WIND...South to southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 8:25 AM May. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...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.
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