KIOW Area Weather Alerts

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Red Flag
Warning.

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and
west central Minnesota.

* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* WINDS...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 23 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

Instructions: Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Fire
Weather Watch.

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, south central,
and west central Minnesota.

* TIMING...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* WINDS...South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 25 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

Instructions: Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Fire Weather Watch.