Areas Affected: Allamakee; Chickasaw; Clayton; Fayette; Floyd; Howard; Mitchell; Winneshiek
NWS LaCrosse (Southwestern Wisconsin, Southeastern Minnesota, and Northeast Iowa)
...Elevated Fire Weather Conditions This Afternoon...
The combination of dry conditions, low relative humidity, and
breezy west winds will promote easy starting and spread of fires this
afternoon and very early evening. Plan on minimum relative
humidity values falling into the teens to lower 20s with west
winds of 10 to 20 mph.
Fires could start easily and spread in these conditions, so avoid
outdoor burning and report any wildfires to local authorities.
Outdoor enthusiasts should use caution with off-road vehicles or
equipment that can create a spark and start a fire. Extinguish and
dispose of cigarettes properly.
Special Weather Statement
Areas Affected: Dodge; Fillmore; Houston; Mower; Olmsted; Wabasha; Winona
NWS LaCrosse (Southwestern Wisconsin, Southeastern Minnesota, and Northeast Iowa)
...Elevated Fire Weather Conditions This Afternoon...
The combination of dry conditions, low relative humidity, and
breezy west winds will promote easy starting and spread of fires this
afternoon and very early evening. Plan on minimum relative
humidity values falling into the teens to lower 20s with west
winds of 10 to 20 mph.
Fires could start easily and spread in these conditions, so avoid
outdoor burning and report any wildfires to local authorities.
Outdoor enthusiasts should use caution with off-road vehicles or
equipment that can create a spark and start a fire. Extinguish and
dispose of cigarettes properly.