Minnesota Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/16/2026 01:46
Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br />
Description:<br />
Relative humidity values will drop as low as 25 to 30 percent<br />
along with south to southwest winds gusting up to 30 mph across<br />
west central and north central Minnesota. Given the dry fuels,<br />
near critical fire weather conditions are expected between noon<br />
and 8pm. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly<br />
spread. There is a low chance for a Red Flag Warning upgrade<br />
particularly in west central Minnesota.