Station Name: Rice 5N - CSAH26
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,076 feet

Nearest Address:
21884 Nature Rd
Royalton, MN 56373
Morrison County

GPS Coordinates: 45.8306, -94.201

Nearby Water Temperatures

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 28 at 11:18AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 11:18 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 7:00 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON... .The combination of warmer temperatures in the mid 50s to lower 60s, 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 this afternoon and early evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 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 8:46PM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Fri March 27, 2026, 8:46 PM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 9:00 AM

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, North Cass, South Itasca, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, Carlton and South St. Louis and Pine. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite could 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.

Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 1:46AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 1:46 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 2:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, North Cass, South Itasca, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin, South Aitkin, Carlton and South St. Louis and Pine. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite could 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.