The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning and a fire weather watch for various areas of Minnesota on Wednesday.

The National Weather Service has issued a RED FLAG WARNING until 7PM today (Wednesday, October 2nd). One of the most commonly asked questions we get is, “what is a Red Flag Warning?” A Red Flag Warning is issued to advise everyone,

Dry and windy weather will top the headlines today as a strong cold front marches eastward during the day. A Red Flag Warning for critical fire danger is in effect for much of KELOLAND. Strong winds and low humidity are big factors to consider.

MINNEAPOLIS — Dozens of Minnesota counties are under a Red Flag Warning for most of the day Monday. Due to extreme fire risk, the National Weather Service issued the alert for 39 counties in central, northeast, northwest and southwest Minnesota.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect until 7 PM Wednesday as strong winds and dry conditions are leading to a high fire danger. Outdoor

A Red Flag Warning means conditions are conducive for wildfires to start and spread quickly. Today's warning impacts 39 different counties across Minnesota.

Sixteen Iowa counties are under a burn ban, and forecasters say there’s a high to extreme risk for wildfires this afternoon, given temperatures well above average, dry conditions and gusting winds. Le Mars fire chief Dave Schipper requested the burn ban in Plymouth County.

Another Red Flag warning has been issued for much of South Dakota Monday. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety issued a Red Flag Warning across much of South Dakota until 8 p.m. Monday. Map of Red Flag warning Strong winds,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Red Flag Warnings have been issued for 18 counties in southwest, west central, and south central Minnesota.