Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
710 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
MNZ039-046-280815-
/O.CON.KABR.FW.W.0004.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-
710 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WEST CENTRAL
MINNESOTA...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
710 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
SDZ007-008-011-280815-
/O.CON.KABR.FW.W.0004.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/
Marshall-Roberts-Day-
710 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHEASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA...
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Marshall, Roberts and Day.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. The
strongest winds will be in the morning, before slowly
diminishing in the afternoon.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
710 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
SDZ019>023-280815-
/O.CON.KABR.FW.W.0004.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/
Clark-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-
710 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHEASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA...
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Clark, Codington, Grant,
Hamlin and Deuel.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. The
strongest winds will be in the morning, before slowly
diminishing in the afternoon.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1209 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
MNZ024-027>032-040-NDZ052-053-290000-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FW.W.0001.260328T1500Z-260329T0000Z/
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-
East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Sargent-Richland-
1209 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHEAST ND AND WEST CENTRAL
MN...
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Hubbard, West Becker, East
Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and
Grant. In North Dakota, Sargent and Richland.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1152 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Today and Saturday...
.Breezy northwest winds, along with cured fuels and low RH values
in the 20s, especially over southern and much of central Iowa
this afternoon to evening will lead to critical fire weather
conditions. Saturday will feature even gustier winds out of the
southwest, along with lower RH values, warming temperatures and
dry fuels, leading to continued critical fire weather conditions.
Burning is not recommended.
IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-037>039-049-050-062-280100-
/O.UPG.KDMX.FW.A.0003.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.FW.W.0006.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-
Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama-Poweshiek-
1152 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN AND
NORTHEASTERN IOWA...
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WIND...Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph
* HUMIDITY...Minimum values around 15 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.
&&
$$
Bury
For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1117 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-280030-
/O.UPG.KFSD.FW.A.0005.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.FW.W.0006.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-
McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-
Yankton-Union-
1117 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA,
NORTHEAST NEBRASKA, SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA, AND NORTHWEST IOWA...
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux,
O`Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and
Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles,
Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In
South Dakota, Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Gregory, Jerauld,
Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Moody, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson,
McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner,
Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1117 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...Critical Fire Spread Conditions Saturday Afternoon in southeast
Minnesota and northeast Iowa...
.Strong winds and very dry air will cause critical fire weather
conditions on Saturday afternoon and very early evening. Dormant
grasses and leaf debris could be favorable for easy ignition and
spread of fire.
IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ079-086-087-094-095-280815-
/O.UPG.KARX.FW.A.0002.260328T1800Z-260329T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KARX.FW.W.0002.260328T1700Z-260329T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-
Fillmore-
1117 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR
FOR SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA AND NORTHEAST IOWA...
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Red Flag
Warning which is in effect from noon to 7 PM Saturday for
critical weather conditions that favor rapidly spreading fires.
The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Mitchell, Howard, Floyd and
Chickasaw. In Minnesota, Wabasha, Dodge, Olmsted, Mower and
Fillmore.
* TIMING...From noon to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 22 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the low to middle 50s.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1117 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...Critical Fire Spread Conditions Saturday Afternoon in southeast
Minnesota and northeast Iowa...
.Strong winds and very dry air will cause critical fire weather
conditions on Saturday afternoon and very early evening. Dormant
grasses and leaf debris could be favorable for easy ignition and
spread of fire.
IAZ010-011-029-030-MNZ088-096-280815-
/O.NEW.KARX.FW.W.0002.260328T1700Z-260329T0000Z/
Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Winona-Houston-
1117 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR
FOR SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA AND NORTHEAST IOWA...
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Red Flag
Warning which is in effect from noon to 7 PM Saturday for
critical weather conditions that favor rapidly spreading fires.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Mitchell, Howard, Floyd and
Chickasaw. In Minnesota, Wabasha, Dodge, Olmsted, Mower and
Fillmore.
* TIMING...From noon to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 22 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the low to middle 50s.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
Cecava/Baumgardt
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1114 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
MNZ025-033>036-038-280415-
/O.UPG.KDLH.FW.A.0001.260328T1700Z-260329T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.FW.W.0001.260328T1700Z-260329T0000Z/
North Cass-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Pine-
1114 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN
MINNESOTA...
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 7 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, North Cass, South Cass, Crow
Wing, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin and Pine.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and
become difficult to control. 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1114 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
MNZ026-037-280415-
/O.NEW.KDLH.FW.W.0001.260328T1700Z-260329T0000Z/
South Itasca-Carlton and South St. Louis-
1114 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST MINNESOTA...
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, South Itasca and Carlton and
South St. Louis.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/dlh/fire
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1113 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY...
.The combination of warmer temperatures near 60, very low relative
humidity values between 15 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.
MNZ041>045-047>053-055>063-065>070-075>078-084-085-093-280415-
/O.UPG.KMPX.FW.A.0001.260328T1700Z-260329T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.FW.W.0001.260328T1700Z-260329T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-
Carver-Scott-Dakota-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-
Freeborn-
1113 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Red Flag
Warning in effect from noon to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Dye
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1113 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY...
.The combination of warmer temperatures near 60, very low relative
humidity values between 15 to 20 percent, southwest winds gusting to
35 to 45 mph, and dry fuels will lead to critical fire weather
conditions across central and southern Minnesota on Saturday.
MNZ054-064-073-074-082-083-091-092-280415-
/O.UPG.KMPX.FW.A.0001.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMPX.FW.W.0001.260328T1500Z-260329T0200Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Medicine-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Martin-Faribault-
1113 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY...
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Red Flag
Warning in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of south central, southwest, and west
central Minnesota.
* TIMING...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Red Flag Warning.
&&
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1112 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
SDZ007-008-020-021-023-280500-
/O.NEW.KABR.WI.Y.0008.260328T1200Z-260328T2200Z/
Marshall-Roberts-Codington-Grant-Deuel-
Including the cities of Clear Lake, Sisseton, Milbank, Watertown,
and Britton
1112 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM CDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Codington, Deuel, Grant, Marshall, and Roberts Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 5 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and
become difficult to control or suppress.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
207 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-281000-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia,
Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston,
and Friendship
207 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...Elevated Fire Weather Conditions for Saturday...
The combination of low relative humidity values, strong south
winds, and dry fuels will result in elevated fire weather
conditions for west-central and central Wisconsin near and north
of Interstate 90 Saturday afternoon.
Afternoon relative humidity values will fall to around 15 to 25
percent with winds of 15 to 25 mph, gusting to 35 mph.
Under these conditions, fires will start and spread more easily.
Please exercise caution with any activities that involve outdoor
fires or create sparks, including campfires, grilling, and
operating large equipment. Cigarettes should be disposed of and
extinguished properly. Please heed any local burn bans.
$$
Baumgardt
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1200 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-037>039-049-050-062-280200-
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-
Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama-Poweshiek-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City,
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda,
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton,
Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison,
Dumont, Waverly, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center,
Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls,
Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook,
and Grinnell
1200 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...Elevated Fire Danger Today...
WHAT...Breezy northwest winds at 15-20 mph, gusting to 25-30 mph,
dry surface vegetation, and relative humidity values between 25
and 35 percent will lead to elevated fire danger today.
WHERE...Portions of northern, and eastern Iowa.
WHEN...Through the early evening.
IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly.
PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Burning is discouraged under
these conditions. Also, take care to prevent the start of accidental
fires when smoking or operating vehicles around dry vegetation.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1145 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
WIZ006-007-281000-
Burnett-Washburn-
Including the cities of Grantsburg and Spooner
1145 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHWEST WISCONSIN...
Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire
weather conditions Saturday. Northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with
gusts to 35 mph are forecast for Saturday afternoon. Minimum
relative humidity values of 15 to 25 percent are also expected.
Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of
fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning.
For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, see
apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.
$$
Wolfe
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1145 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
WIZ014>016-023>028-281000-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson,
River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
1145 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED ON SATURDAY...
The combination warmer temperatures into the 50s, low relative
humidity values between 20 and 25 percent, southwest winds gusting
to 30 to 35 mph and dry fuels will lead to elevated fire weather
conditions across west central Wisconsin on Saturday.
All of these weather elements with the dry fuels will contribute
to an increased danger of rapidly spreading fires. Outdoor burning
is discouraged under these conditions. Take care to prevent the
start of accidental fires when smoking or operating vehicles
within or around dry vegetation.
$$
JPC
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
345 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
LSZ121-140>148-150-282045-
Bayfield to Oak Point WI-Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
345 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Superior
and the Nearshore waters of western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight
Gusty northwest winds this afternoon will pose a risk to smaller
vessels. Wind gusts to 25 knots are forecast for portions of the
North Shore and Outer Apostle Islands. Waves will build to 3 to 6
feet over portions of Outer Apostle Islands. Winds and waves will
subside tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Easterly winds are forecast early next week and could create
hazardous waves and gusts. Winds back northerly and gradually
weaken Wednesday.
Another round of hazardous conditions is possible Thursday and
Friday.
$$
BJH
More information may be obtained at the following web address:
http://www.weather.gov/duluth
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
311 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-037>039-049-050-062-282015-
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-
Black Hawk-Marshall-Tama-Poweshiek-
311 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight
Elevated fire weather conditions for the rest of today due to a
combination of breezy winds and dry conditions.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the area. Please refer to the
National Weather Service website at weather.gov/desmoines for
further details.
Thunderstorm chances will return at times next week, beginning
late Monday. Timing and any severe weather potential will be
better determined in the coming days.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
308 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
MNZ039-046-SDZ007-008-011-019>023-282015-
Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Clark-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-
Deuel-
308 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota and
northeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Critical fire weather conditions can be expected Saturday due to the
combination of continued dry conditions, warm temperatures, and
strong winds. Winds out of the southwest will gust of 35 to 55 mph.
The lightest winds are expected over west central Minnesota, with
the strongest winds across and just east of the Sisseton Hills.
Winds will slowly start to weaken by mid afternoon.
Recent burns should be checked to ensure they have been fully
extinguished. Be cautious of the use of anything that could create a
spark or fire, such as farm equipment and chains on vehicle trailers,
and avoid the improper disposal of cigarettes.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
227 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, central South
Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central South Dakota and
southeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Dry and breezy conditions are expected to continue through this
afternoon. Near critical to critical fire conditions are expected.
Please be careful with sources of sparks.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Saturday will be the highest fire risk day with strong winds and critical
conditions expected across the whole forecast region.
Near critical to critical conditions continue Sunday and Monday.
Please refrain from burning during this time frame as fires could
grow rapidly out of control. Report any fires immediately!
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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