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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

UPDATE: Red Flag Warning Expires; Cool Wednesday on Tap

After highs into the 90s on Tuesday, Wednesday's temperature will struggle to reach the high 60s.

Like us on Facebook | Get our newsletter | Follow us on Twitter | Start a blog UPDATE 11 P.M. TUESDAY—The Red Flag Warning for Dakota County and the rest of Minnesota has expired. The National Weather Service in Chanhassen is forecasting a big change in weather conditons for Wednesday, which is expected to reduce the fire danger. After Tuesday saw high temperatures in the 90s and gusty winds, the high for Wednesday is predicted to be 68 under mostly cloudy skies. Apple Valley's temperature at 11 p.m. Tuesday stood at 81 degrees. Sunny and mild conditions are expected for the rest of the work week, with a high on Thursday expected to be 73, followed by a high on Friday of 69. _____________________________ The National Weather Service on …

Monday, September 10, 2012

Red Flag Warning, Burning Restrictions Issued for Dakota County

The weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday has raised fire dangers.

Like us on Facebook | Get our newsletter | Follow us on Twitter | Start a blog Monday’s warm and breezy weather conditions might seem ideal for a stroll in the park, but they have public safety officials worried. The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a Red Flag Warning for much of Minnesota. Also, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has classified Dakota County with a “high” fire danger rating. The culprits for the fire concerns are above-average temperatures, windy conditions and extremely low humidity. RED FLAG WARNING Here is the text of the weather service’s Red Flag Warning, which was issued at 11:32 a.m today: ...RED FLAG WARNING ACROSS ALL OF CENTRAL INTO SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA TODAY AND TUESDAY...STRONG …

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