Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 5 Miles S Milan MN

Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1138 PM CDT Mon May 11 2026

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED LATE TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING OVER WESTERN AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...

.Temperatures rising into the 70s on Tuesday along with relative
humidity values dropping under 30 percent, strong northwest winds of
25 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph and dry fuels will produce
hazardous fire weather conditions. Humidity values will be lowest in
the middle to late afternoon hours, which will also coincide with the
peak wind speeds. Burning is discouraged on Tuesday as any fires that
develop could spread rapidly.

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1138 PM CDT Mon May 11 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and
  west central Minnesota.

* TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
  burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Red Flag Warning.

Follow all fire restrictions. For information on burning restrictions
for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

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NDC




Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
315 AM CDT Tue May 12 2026

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315 AM CDT Tue May 12 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Dry, warm, and windy conditions will lead to critical fire
weather conditions Tuesday afternoon, particularly in western and
southern Minnesota where a Red Flag Warning is in effect.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Dry, warm, and windy conditions could lead to more elevated fire
weather conditions on Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.

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