Minneapolis, MN Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 10:11PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED MONDAY... ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE TUESDAY... Our stretch of hot temperatures will continue on Monday, with the limiting factor for fire weather being weaker winds than those observed on Sunday. While we may not reach the typical 30mph wind gust threshold for Red Flag conditions, fuels are incredibly dry and temperatures will once again surge into the upper 80s to low 90s allowing RH to drop into the teens across Minnesota. Wisconsin will have weaker winds and cooler temperatures, but will still reach elevated conditions if not near-critical by the afternoon. The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WIND...South to southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 10:08PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* 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, Pembina, Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent, Richland and Western Walsh. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Strongest winds Monday afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly winds will remain elevated overnight with RH improving slightly overnight before falling again after sunrise Monday. Due to the limited recovery overnight critical fire weather conditions continue tonight through Monday.

Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 9:56PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA AND IN NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ON MONDAY... .Breezy southerly winds with gusts of 20 to 30 mph on Monday along with relative humidity values as low as 15 percent will lead to critical fire weather conditions across northeastern Minnesota and possibly in northwestern Wisconsin. Additional breezy southerly winds and low relative humidity on Tuesday may lead to near-critical to critical fire weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North St. Louis, Northern Cook and Lake, North Itasca, Central St. Louis, North Cass, South Itasca, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, Carlton and South St. Louis and Pine. * WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * 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.

Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 9:50PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FOR SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA...SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA...AND FAR NORTHWEST IOWA... 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 9 PM CDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola and Sioux. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In South Dakota, Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Moody, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 9:11PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.

Air Quality Alert issued May 11 at 6:07PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

* 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...Southwest 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.

Air Quality Alert issued May 11 at 5:49PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

* 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...Central 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.

Air Quality Alert issued May 11 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

* 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...Southwest 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.

Air Quality Alert issued May 11 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* 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.

Air Quality Alert issued May 11 at 5:43PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

* 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...Central 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.