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Apr 19, 2026

Current Severe Weather Alerts in Minnesota


There are currently 6 Weather Alerts in Minnesotaselect a different state


Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 8:55PM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Event: Fire Weather Watch
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Future
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Affected Area: West Polk; Norman; Clay; Kittson; Roseau; Lake Of The Woods; West Marshall; East Marshall; North Beltrami; Pennington; Red Lake; East Polk; North Clearwater; South Beltrami; Mahnomen; South Clearwater; Hubbard; West Becker; East Becker; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant

Wheather Alert Summary: * affected area...In minnesota, west polk, norman, clay, kittson, roseau, lake of the woods, west marshall, east marshall, north beltrami, pennington, red lake, east polk, north clearwater, south beltrami, mahnomen, south clearwater, hubbard, west becker, east becker, wilkin, west otter tail, east otter tail, wadena and grant. * 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. outdoor burning is not recommended.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 8:53PM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Event: Fire Weather Watch
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Future
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Affected Area: Lincoln; Lyon; Murray; Cottonwood; Nobles; Jackson; Pipestone; Brookings

Wheather Alert Summary: * affected area...In minnesota, lincoln, lyon, murray, cottonwood, nobles, jackson and pipestone. in south dakota, brookings. * winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * relative humidity...As low as 22 percent. * impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. outdoor burning is not recommended.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 2:13PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Event: Special Weather Statement
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Affected Area: Northern Cook/Northern Lake

Wheather Alert Summary: Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions monday. southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph are forecast for tomorrow afternoon and evening. minimum relative humidity values of 22 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 minnesota, see www.Dnr.State.Mn.Us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.Html.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 2:10PM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Event: Fire Weather Watch
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Future
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Affected Area: Koochiching; North St. Louis; North Itasca; Central St. Louis; North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis; Pine

Wheather Alert Summary: The national weather service in duluth has issued a fire weather watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from monday morning through monday evening. * affected area...In minnesota, koochiching, north st. louis, north itasca, central st. louis, north cass, south itasca, south cass, crow wing, northern aitkin, south aitkin, carlton and south st. louis and pine. * winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * relative humidity...As low as 22 percent. * impacts...Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and become difficult to control. outdoor burning is not recommended.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 1:40PM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Event: Fire Weather Watch
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Future
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Affected Area: Douglas; Todd; Morrison; Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Stevens; Pope; Stearns; Benton; Sherburne; Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Wright; Yellow Medicine; Renville; McLeod; Sibley; Redwood; Brown; Nicollet; Watonwan; Martin

Wheather Alert Summary: The national weather service in the twin cities has issued a fire weather watch. * affected area...Much of central and western minnesota. * timing...From monday morning through monday evening. * winds...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * relative humidity...Around 20 percent. * impacts...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. outdoor burning is not recommended.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 1:38PM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Event: Fire Weather Watch
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Future
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Affected Area: Traverse; Big Stone; Roberts; Grant; Deuel

Wheather Alert Summary: The national weather service in aberdeen has issued a fire weather watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from monday morning through monday evening. * affected area...In minnesota, traverse and big stone. in south dakota, roberts, grant and deuel. * winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * relative humidity...As low as 23 percent. * impacts...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement