Station Name: Philbrook
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,237 feet

Nearest Address:
45298 313th Ave
Philbrook, MN 56438
Todd County

GPS Coordinates: 46.2881, -94.7158

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:08AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 5:08 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 5:30 PM

Warm temperatures around 80, relative humidity values dropping into the 20s, and south winds 10 to 20 mph will lead to elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon. 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.

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 9:37AM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:37 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:00 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING... .Temperatures increasing into the upper 70s will allow relative humidity to drop below 20 percent, coupled with winds increasing to 10-15mph with isolated gusts exceeding 25mph this afternoon out of the south. The window for wind gusts will diminish closer to sunset as temperatures begin to cool, allowing for the worst conditions to end after 01z. * AFFECTED AREA...Todd and Stearns. * TIMING...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 24 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:46AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 3:46 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:00 PM

Relative humidity values will drop as low as 25 to 30 percent along with south to southwest winds gusting up to 30 mph across west central and north central Minnesota. Given the dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected between noon and 8pm. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. There is a low chance for a Red Flag Warning upgrade particularly in west central Minnesota. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 11:43AM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:43 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Hubbard, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 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.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:05PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:05 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:00 PM

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions this afternoon and early evening over northeast Minnesota except for Lake, and Cook counties, and the eastern half of St. Louis County. South winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 30 mph are forecast. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 30 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.