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Special Weather Statement for Stevens; Pope; Lac Qui Parle +9 more

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Near record high temperatures today will bring relative humidity values down into the 25 to 35 percent range today. This combined with wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph will create near critical fire weather conditions today. This could lead to rapid spread of fires, especially in agricultural areas where crops have...

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Near record high temperatures today will bring relative humidity values down into the 25 to 35 percent range today. This combined with wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph will create near critical fire weather conditions today. This could lead to rapid spread of fires, especially in agricultural areas where crops have become drier for harvest. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

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    Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 2:49AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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