RED FLAG WARNINGS ISSUED

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in parts of northwest, west-central and southwest Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions.  The warning will be in effect from 2 – 8 pm today (Monday) for counties including Redwood, Renville, Meeker, Kandiyohi and Yellow Medicine Counties and from 2 – 9 pm for Lincoln and Lyon counties.  A Red Flag Warning means fires can spread quickly and grow out of control under the predicted weather conditions, including strong winds and low relative humidity.  Residents should not burn in the counties where a Red Flag Warning is in effect and should check any recent burning they might have done to ensure the fire is completely out.  Red Flag Warnings are evolving conditions and you can stay updated at weather.gov.