Station Name: Red Wing L&D 3
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 666 feet

Nearest Address:
Red Wing, MN 54014
Goodhue County

GPS Coordinates: 44.6108, -92.6083

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued March 27 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Fri March 27, 2026, 11:45 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 5:00 AM

The combination warmer temperatures into the 50s, low relative humidity values between 20 and 25 percent, southwest winds gusting to 30 to 35 mph and dry fuels will lead to elevated fire weather conditions across west central Wisconsin on Saturday. All of these weather elements with the dry fuels will contribute to an increased danger of rapidly spreading fires. Outdoor burning is discouraged under these conditions. Take care to prevent the start of accidental fires when smoking or operating vehicles within or around dry vegetation.

Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 12:51AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 12:51 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 7:00 PM

Very dry relative humidity values between 15 and 25 percent, southwest winds gusting to 30 to 35 mph and dry fuels will lead to elevated fire weather conditions across west central Wisconsin this afternoon & early evening. All of these weather elements with the dry fuels will contribute to an increased danger of rapidly spreading fires. Outdoor burning is discouraged under these conditions. Take care to prevent the start of accidental fires when smoking or operating vehicles within or around dry vegetation.

Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 11:13AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Fri March 27, 2026, 11:13 AM
Expires: Fri March 27, 2026, 11:15 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY... .The combination of warmer temperatures near 60, 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 on Saturday. The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from noon to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...From noon to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 17 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.

Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 12:48AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 12:48 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 7:00 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY... .Warm temperatures near 60 degrees, very low relative humidity values between 10 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 on Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...From noon to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 17 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.

Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 11:17AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Fri March 27, 2026, 11:17 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 3:15 AM

...Critical Fire Spread Conditions Saturday Afternoon in southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa... .Strong winds and very dry air will cause critical fire weather conditions on Saturday afternoon and very early evening. Dormant grasses and leaf debris could be favorable for easy ignition and spread of fire. The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Red Flag Warning which is in effect from noon to 7 PM Saturday for critical weather conditions that favor rapidly spreading fires. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Mitchell, Howard, Floyd and Chickasaw. In Minnesota, Wabasha, Dodge, Olmsted, Mower and Fillmore. * TIMING...From noon to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 22 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the low to middle 50s. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. 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.