Station Name: Rochester 3W - 45th St SW
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,020 feet

Nearest Address:
625 45th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
Olmsted County

GPS Coordinates: 44.0172, -92.5322

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 6:42AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 6:42 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:00 PM

The combination of low relative humidity values, warm temperatures, and southerly winds will result in elevated fire weather conditions for this afternoon across southeast Minnesota. Afternoon relative humidity values will fall to around 30 percent with winds of 10 to 20 mph, gusting to 25 mph. Under these conditions, fires will start and spread easily. Please exercise caution with any activities that involve outdoor fires or create sparks, including campfires, grilling, and operating large equipment. Cigarettes should be disposed of and extinguished properly. Please heed any local burn bans.

Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 2:12AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 2:12 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:00 PM

Wednesday afternoon high temperatures in the mid 70s to lower 80s, relative humidity values dropping to around 30 percent, and breezy southeasterly winds of 10 to 20 mph and with gusts between 25 to 30 mph will support near critical fire weather conditions across east central Minnesota this afternoon. Check burning restrictions and fire danger levels and consult with fire officials 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 22 at 1:54AM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 1:54 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING... .Temperatures rising into the 80s today along with relative humidity values dropping under 30 percent, strong southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph and exceptionally dry fuels will produce hazardous fire weather conditions. Humidity values will be lowest in the middle to late afternoon hours, which will also coincide with the peak wind speeds. Burning is discouraged today as any fires that develop can spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, south central, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 29 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.