Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk in southwest Minnesota

Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk in southwest Minnesota

REGION — The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning effective from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, Feb. 18, for Rock, Nobles and Jackson counties in southwest Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions. A Red Flag Warning means fires can spread quickly and grow out of control under the predicted weather conditions, including high winds, strong wind gusts and low relative humidity. Residents should not burn in counties where a Red Fla…