The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in southwest Minnesota effective today from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. due to extreme fire risk conditions.
Affected counties include Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock.
Red Flag Warning means fires can spread quickly and grow out of control under the predicted weather conditions, including strong winds and low humidity levels. Residents should not burn in those 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. The DNR will not issue or activate open burning permits for large vegetative debris burning during the Red Flag Warning, and campfires are discouraged.
Red Flag Warnings are evolving situations. Visit the National Weather Service (weather.gov) for updates.
