Active AlertsPorter, MN

Potential For Critical Fire Weather Conditions Thursday Afternoon And Evening: .Warm temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s combined with relative humidity values as low as 20 percent will exist with wind gusts as high as 25 to 30 mph Thursday morning through Thursday evening. This environment will create potentially critical fire weather conditions for portions of southwestern and west-central Minnesota. The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Fire Weather Watch.
Affected Area: Portions of southwest and west central Minnesota.
Timing: From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
Winds: South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Relative Humidity: Around 20 percent.
Impacts: Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Fire Weather Watch.