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2025 [KMPX] TWIN_CITIES/CHANHASSEN Red Flag (FW) Watch (A) Number 1

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Storm Based Warning History

978 
WWUS83 KMPX 091952
RFWMPX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
252 PM CDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE ACROSS WEST CENTRAL
MINNESOTA MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING...

.A record warm airmass with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s,
combined with afternoon dew points dropping into the 20s, will
lead to humidity values falling to 15 to 25 percent by late
afternoon. West winds will increase through the afternoon with 
gusts up to 35 mph by early evening. These conditions will lead to
the potential for critical thresholds being met.

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>057-064-100900-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FW.A.0001.250310T1900Z-250311T0100Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-
252 PM CDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WEST CENTRAL
MINNESOTA...

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through 
Monday evening. 

* AFFECTED AREA...West central Minnesota.

* WIND...West increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag 
Warnings.

&&

$$

Borghoff
085 
WWUS83 KMPX 100140
RFWMPX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
840 PM CDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE ACROSS WEST CENTRAL
MINNESOTA MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING...

.A record warm airmass with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s,
combined with afternoon dew points dropping into the 20s, will
lead to humidity values falling to 15 to 25 percent by late
afternoon. West winds will increase through the afternoon with
gusts up to 35 mph by early evening. These conditions will lead
to the potential for critical thresholds being met.

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>057-064-100945-
/O.CON.KMPX.FW.A.0001.250310T1900Z-250311T0100Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-
840 PM CDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WEST
CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

* AFFECTED AREA...West central Minnesota.

* WIND...West increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 
  mph.

* HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.

&&

$$
086 
WWUS83 KMPX 100727
RFWMPX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
227 AM CDT Mon Mar 10 2025

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA
MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING...

.A record warm airmass with highs in the low 70s, combined with 
afternoon dew points dropping into the 20s, will lead to humidity 
values falling to 15 to 25 percent by late afternoon. West winds 
will increase through the afternoon with gusts up to 35 mph by 
early evening. These conditions will lead to critical thresholds 
being met.

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>057-064-101530-
/O.UPG.KMPX.FW.A.0001.250310T1900Z-250311T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.FW.W.0001.250310T1900Z-250311T0100Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-
227 AM CDT Mon Mar 10 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
CDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WEST
CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 to 8 PM CDT this 
evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WIND...West increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 
  mph. 

* HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.

&&

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

MNZ058-065-073-101530-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FW.W.0001.250310T1900Z-250311T0100Z/
Meeker-Renville-Redwood-
227 AM CDT Mon Mar 10 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
CDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WEST
CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 to 8 PM CDT this 
evening. 

* WIND...West increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 
  mph. 

* HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503091952-KMPX-WWUS83-RFWMPX
978 
WWUS83 KMPX 091952
RFWMPX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
252 PM CDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE ACROSS WEST CENTRAL
MINNESOTA MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING...

.A record warm airmass with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s,
combined with afternoon dew points dropping into the 20s, will
lead to humidity values falling to 15 to 25 percent by late
afternoon. West winds will increase through the afternoon with 
gusts up to 35 mph by early evening. These conditions will lead to
the potential for critical thresholds being met.

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>057-064-100900-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FW.A.0001.250310T1900Z-250311T0100Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-
252 PM CDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WEST CENTRAL
MINNESOTA...

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through 
Monday evening. 

* AFFECTED AREA...West central Minnesota.

* WIND...West increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag 
Warnings.

&&

$$

Borghoff
Permalink to 202503100140-KMPX-WWUS83-RFWMPX
085 
WWUS83 KMPX 100140
RFWMPX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
840 PM CDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE ACROSS WEST CENTRAL
MINNESOTA MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING...

.A record warm airmass with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s,
combined with afternoon dew points dropping into the 20s, will
lead to humidity values falling to 15 to 25 percent by late
afternoon. West winds will increase through the afternoon with
gusts up to 35 mph by early evening. These conditions will lead
to the potential for critical thresholds being met.

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>057-064-100945-
/O.CON.KMPX.FW.A.0001.250310T1900Z-250311T0100Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-
840 PM CDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WEST
CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

* AFFECTED AREA...West central Minnesota.

* WIND...West increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 
  mph.

* HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503100727-KMPX-WWUS83-RFWMPX
086 
WWUS83 KMPX 100727
RFWMPX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
227 AM CDT Mon Mar 10 2025

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA
MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING...

.A record warm airmass with highs in the low 70s, combined with 
afternoon dew points dropping into the 20s, will lead to humidity 
values falling to 15 to 25 percent by late afternoon. West winds 
will increase through the afternoon with gusts up to 35 mph by 
early evening. These conditions will lead to critical thresholds 
being met.

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>057-064-101530-
/O.UPG.KMPX.FW.A.0001.250310T1900Z-250311T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.FW.W.0001.250310T1900Z-250311T0100Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-
227 AM CDT Mon Mar 10 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
CDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WEST
CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 to 8 PM CDT this 
evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WIND...West increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 
  mph. 

* HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.

&&

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

MNZ058-065-073-101530-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FW.W.0001.250310T1900Z-250311T0100Z/
Meeker-Renville-Redwood-
227 AM CDT Mon Mar 10 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
CDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WEST
CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 to 8 PM CDT this 
evening. 

* WIND...West increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 
  mph. 

* HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

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