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 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.

Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 3:16AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 3:16 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:00 PM

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. South to southeast winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast for this afternoon and early evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 15 to 25 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.

Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 3:08AM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 3:08 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 3:15 PM

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, North Itasca, North Cass, South Itasca, South Cass, Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin and South Aitkin. * WINDS...Southeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 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.