Weather Warnings for Minnesota

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Minnesota
Alerts Updated: March 28, 2026, 7:23 pm  UTC


Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 2:22PM CDT until March 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Summary: * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Moody, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 28, 2026, 2:22 pm      Expires:  March 28, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Lyon; Osceola; Dickinson; Sioux; O'Brien; Clay; Plymouth; Cherokee; Buena Vista; Woodbury; Ida; Lincoln; Lyon; Murray; Cottonwood; Nobles; Jackson; Pipestone; Rock; Dixon; Dakota; Beadle; Kingsbury; Brookings; Gregory; Jerauld; Sanborn; Miner; Lake; Moody; Brule; Aurora; Davison; Hanson; McCook; Minnehaha; Charles Mix; Douglas; Hutchinson; Turner; Lincoln; Bon Homme; Yankton; Clay; Union


Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 1:36PM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Summary: * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, 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 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite could spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 28, 2026, 1:36 pm      Expires:  March 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  North Cass; South Itasca; South Cass; Crow Wing; Northern Aitkin; South Aitkin; Carlton/South St. Louis; Pine


Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 12:02PM CDT until March 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Summary: * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 28, 2026, 12:02 pm      Expires:  March 28, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Traverse; Big Stone


Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 11:52AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Summary: Strong southwest winds gusting over 40 mph will lead to localized blowing dust and dirt throughout the area. Visibility in blowing dust may be reduced below 1 mile at times. Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions if traveling this afternoon.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 28, 2026, 11:52 am      Expires:  March 28, 2026, 6:00 pm
Area:  Lyon; Osceola; Dickinson; Sioux; O'Brien; Clay; Plymouth; Cherokee; Buena Vista; Woodbury; Ida; Lincoln; Lyon; Murray; Cottonwood; Nobles; Jackson; Pipestone; Rock; Dixon; Dakota; Beadle; Kingsbury; Brookings; Gregory; Jerauld; Sanborn; Miner; Lake; Moody; Brule; Aurora; Davison; Hanson; McCook; Minnehaha; Charles Mix; Douglas; Hutchinson; Turner; Lincoln; Bon Homme; Yankton; Clay; Union


Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 11:18AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Summary: ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON... .The combination of warmer temperatures in the mid 50s to lower 60s, very low relative humidity values between 15 to 20 percent, southwest winds gusting to 35 to 45 mph, and dry fuels will lead to critical fire weather conditions across central and southern Minnesota this afternoon and early evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 28, 2026, 11:18 am      Expires:  March 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Douglas; Todd; Morrison; Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Stevens; Pope; Stearns; Benton; Sherburne; Isanti; Chisago; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Wright; Hennepin; Anoka; Ramsey; Washington; Renville; McLeod; Sibley; Carver; Scott; Dakota; Nicollet; Le Sueur; Rice; Goodhue; Waseca; Steele; Freeborn


Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 11:18AM CDT until March 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Summary: ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON... .The combination of warmer temperatures in the mid 50s to lower 60s, very low relative humidity values between 15 to 20 percent, southwest winds gusting to 35 to 45 mph, and dry fuels will lead to critical fire weather conditions across central and southern Minnesota this afternoon and early evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 28, 2026, 11:18 am      Expires:  March 28, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Lac Qui Parle; Yellow Medicine; Redwood; Brown; Watonwan; Blue Earth; Martin; Faribault


Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 10:59AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Summary: ...Critical Fire Conditions Expected This Afternoon and Early Evening in Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa... .Strong wind and very dry air will produce critical fire weather conditions this afternoon and early evening. Dormant grasses and leaf debris could be favorable for ignition and spread of fire. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Mitchell, Howard, Winneshiek, Allamakee, Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette and Clayton. In Minnesota, Wabasha, Dodge, Olmsted, Winona, Mower, Fillmore and Houston. * TIMING...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...in the lower and mid-50s. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 28, 2026, 10:59 am      Expires:  March 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Mitchell; Howard; Winneshiek; Allamakee; Floyd; Chickasaw; Fayette; Clayton; Wabasha; Dodge; Olmsted; Winona; Mower; Fillmore; Houston


Flood Warning issued March 28 at 10:25AM CDT until March 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Summary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Two Rivers River near Hallock affecting Kittson County. .The Two Rivers River will fall below minor flood stage today. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Two Rivers River near Hallock. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 802.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. Hallock Dam spillway at Gilbert Park closed to the public. Culverts with flappers are checked. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 802.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Saturday was 802.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 800.9 feet Saturday, April 04. - Flood stage is 802.0 feet.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 28, 2026, 10:25 am      Expires:  March 29, 2026, 4:30 pm
Area:  Kittson, MN


Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 6:38AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Summary: * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant. In North Dakota, Sargent and Richland. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 28, 2026, 6:38 am      Expires:  March 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Hubbard; West Becker; East Becker; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant; Sargent; Richland