{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.0d84c7b5ce9bcb638f3219a9f380581c3f697279.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 10:04AM CDT until May 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-16","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.0d84c7b5ce9bcb638f3219a9f380581c3f697279.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN"},"word_count":194,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Red Flag Warning: Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 10:04AM CDT until May 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Douglas; Todd; Morrison; Mille Lacs; Kanabec; Benton\n**Issued by:** NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN\n**Sent:** 2026-05-16T10:04:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-16T10:04:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-16T21:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY...\n\n.The combination of low relative humidity (20 to 25 percent), breezy\nnorthwest winds, and dry fuels will lead to another day of critical\nfire weather conditions across central Minnesota. Minimum RH values\npossibly as low as 15-20% if mixing is maximized this afternoon. Wind\nspeeds will be borderline with sustained speed 10 to 15 mph with\ngusts up to 25 to 30 mph.\n\nThe National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Red Flag\nWarning.\n\n* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, and west central\nMinnesota.\n\n* TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.\n\n* WINDS...Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph.\n\n* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 20 to 25 percent.\n\n* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor\nburning is not recommended.\n\n## Instructions\nPlease advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of\nthis Red Flag Warning."}