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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
959 AM CDT Sat May 11 2024

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Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Redwood-Brown-
Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls,
Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Madison,
Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello,
Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska,
Victoria, Shakopee, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur,
St James, and Mankato
959 AM CDT Sat May 11 2024

...ELEVATED TO NEAR-CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON
FOR AREAS OF WEST-CENTRAL TO SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...

Relative humidity values are expected to drop between 20 to 25
percent this afternoon due to clear skies and efficient mixing
within the boundary layer. Winds will be the limiting factor
sustained at 5- 10 mph gusting to 15-20 mph out of the southwest.
The low relative humidity could result in quick ignition of fires,
however the light winds should keep conditions from reaching Red
Flag criteria.

Check with your county or the DNR to see if there are any burn
restrictions in place before starting fires. For more information on
burning restrictions, consult
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

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Hewett