Rogers, MN 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 Rogers.

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Special Weather Statement issued October 4 at 10:36PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Relative humidity values will drop to around 35 percent along with westerly wind gusts up to 45 MPH across northwestern and west central Minnesota. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected for the afternoon and early evening hours Saturday. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html

Special Weather Statement issued October 4 at 10:28PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions Saturday afternoon in north central Minnesota. Southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph are forecast Saturday. Minimum relative humidity values of 25 to 35 percent are also expected Saturday afternoon and early evening. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. 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.

Fire Weather Watch issued October 4 at 10:25PM CDT until October 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

...RED FLAG FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE ACROSS PORTIONS OF WESTERN MINNESOTA SATURDAY... .Winds will be elevated through the day on Saturday, which will allow for any fires that form to spread quickly. As a cold front passes across the region, expect relative humidity values to fall to near 25 percent. This combination of high winds and low humdities could create critical fire weather conditions. The uncertainty currently revolves around how long RH values will remain low. If this period is brief then it may remain near critical rather than Red Flag worthy on Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Redwood, Swift, Stevens, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WIND...South shifting to the west sustained at 20-25 mph gusting to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 20 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Special Weather Statement issued October 4 at 10:02PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions Saturday afternoon in north central Minnesota. Southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph are forecast Saturday. Minimum relative humidity values of 25 to 35 percent are also expected Saturday afternoon and early evening. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. 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.

High Wind Watch issued October 4 at 9:36PM CDT until October 5 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles.

Fire Weather Watch issued October 4 at 7:41PM CDT until October 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Fire Weather Watch issued October 4 at 7:25PM CDT until October 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone. * WINDS...West 15 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.

Special Weather Statement issued October 4 at 3:38PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Relative humidity values will drop to around 35 percent along with westerly wind gusts up to 45 MPH across northwestern Minnesota. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected for the afternoon and early evening hours Saturday. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html