Cosmos Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Cosmos.

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Fire Weather Watch issued April 21 at 2:39PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse. In South Dakota, Marshall, Roberts and Day. * WINDS...South 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.

Red Flag Warning issued April 21 at 2:39PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Big Stone. In South Dakota, Clark, Codington, Grant, Hamlin and Deuel. * WINDS...South 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.

Fire Weather Watch issued April 21 at 1:28PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, North Itasca, North Cass, South Itasca, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin and South Aitkin. * WINDS...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Fire Weather Watch issued April 21 at 1:23PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, South Beltrami, Hubbard, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant. In North Dakota, Ransom, Sargent and Richland. * WINDS...Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued April 21 at 12:54PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola and Sioux. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Kingsbury, Brookings, Miner, Lake, Moody, McCook, Minnehaha, Turner, Lincoln, Clay and Union. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued April 21 at 12:12PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * WINDS...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 23 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Fire Weather Watch issued April 21 at 12:12PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Fire Weather Watch. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, south central, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 3:58AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Dry conditions will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Minimum relative humidity values of 15 to 20 percent are expected. However, wind speeds will be light around 5 mph. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 2:28AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Dry conditions will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Minimum relative humidity values of 15 to 20 percent are expected. However, wind speeds will be light around 5 mph. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.