Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
258 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-050100-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls,
Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids,
Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul,
Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls,
New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James,
Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
258 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025
...Elevated Fire Weather Conditions for Southern Minnesota Today...
The combination of near record to record temperatures, southerly
winds gusting into the 30 to 40 mph range, and dry fuels will
result in elevated fire weather conditions for this afternoon
across southern Minnesota.
Under these conditions, fires will start and spread easily.
Please exercise caution with any activities that involve outdoor
fires or create sparks, including campfires, grilling, and
operating large equipment. Cigarettes should be disposed of and
extinguished properly. Please heed any local burn bans.
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
145 PM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025
MNZ033-034-036-038-050100-
South Cass-Crow Wing-South Aitkin-Pine-
Including the cities of Pine River, Brainerd, Aitkin, Pine City,
and Hinckley
145 PM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025
...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR EAST-CENTRAL
MINNESOTA...
The combination of record high temperatures, gusty south winds,
and dry fuels will lead to elevated fire weather conditions today.
South winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph are
forecast for this afternoon/evening. Minimum relative humidity
values around 40 percent are also expected. 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.
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
251 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025
MNZ039-046-SDZ008-011-018>023-037-048-051-050100-
Traverse-Big Stone-Roberts-Day-Spink-Clark-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-
Deuel-Hand-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, Sisseton, Webster,
Redfield, Clark, Watertown, Milbank, Hayti, Clear Lake, Miller,
Kennebec, and Fort Thompson
251 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025
...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TODAY DUE TO STRONG SOUTH WINDS...
The combination of near record high temperatures, south winds
gusting 30 to 40 MPH, and dry crops and/or grasses will result in
elevated fire danger with dangerous burning conditions this
afternoon.
Fires will spread rapidly and show erratic behavior. Outdoor
burning is not recommended. People are urged to exercise extreme
care with respect to outdoor activities that could cause grass
or crop fires. Avoid equipment that can cause sparks. Do not toss
cigarettes on the ground. Report new fires quickly to the nearest
fire department or law enforcement office.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
229 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025
IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-050100-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-
McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-
Yankton-Union-
Including the cities of Rock Rapids, George, Inwood, Larchwood,
Sibley, Spirit Lake, Milford, Arnolds Park, Sioux Center,
Orange City, Rock Valley, Hawarden, Hull, Sheldon, Hartley,
Sanborn, Spencer, Le Mars, Cherokee, Storm Lake, Sioux City,
Ida Grove, Holstein, Battle Creek, Tyler, Hendricks, Lake Benton,
Ivanhoe, Marshall, Slayton, Fulda, Windom, Mountain Lake,
Worthington, Jackson, Lakefield, Pipestone, Luverne, Wakefield,
Ponca, Allen, South Sioux City, Huron, De Smet, Arlington,
Lake Preston, Brookings, Gregory, Burke, Wessington Springs,
Alpena, Woonsocket, Howard, Madison, Orland, Flandreau,
Chamberlain, Kimball, Plankinton, White Lake, Stickney, Mitchell,
Alexandria, Emery, Salem, Canistota, Bridgewater, Montrose,
Sioux Falls, Wagner, Platte, Lake Andes, Marty, Armour, Corsica,
Delmont, Parkston, Freeman, Menno, Tripp, Clayton, Parker,
Centerville, Marion, Viborg, Irene, Hurley, Chancellor, Canton,
Lennox, Tea, Harrisburg, Tyndall, Scotland, Springfield, Avon,
Tabor, Yankton, Vermillion, North Sioux City, Beresford,
Elk Point, Alcester, and Jefferson
229 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025
...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TODAY DUE TO STRONG SOUTH WINDS...
The combination of near record high temperatures, south winds
gusting 35 to 45 MPH, and dry crops and/or grasses will result
in elevated fire danger with dangerous burning conditions this
afternoon.
Fires will spread rapidly and show erratic behavior. Outdoor
burning is not recommended. People are urged to exercise extreme
care with respect to outdoor activities that could cause grass
or crop fires. Avoid equipment that can cause sparks. Do not toss
cigarettes on the ground. Report new fires quickly to the nearest
fire department or law enforcement office.
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