Weather Alerts-

Make preparations per the instructions

Minneapolis - MN, US, National Weather Service

Renville County

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and west central Minnesota. TIMING...From noon to 7 PM CDT Saturday. WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 17 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY... .Warm temperatures near 60 degrees, very low relative humidity values between 10 to 20 percent, southwest winds gusting to 35 to 45 mph, and dry fuels will lead to critical fire weather conditions across central and southern Minnesota on Saturday.