Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 9:58AM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Details
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone.
* WINDS...Through the late morning and midday, winds will be
shifting from southerly to southwesterly at 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph. Then, late in the afternoon into the evening
another shift around to north/northeasterly behind a cold
front. Wind gusts increase up to 35 to 40 mph behind the front.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
Recommendations
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.