Red flag warning issued for multiple counties across Minnesota

A red flag warning has been issued for multiple counties across Minnesota due to dry weather conditions that could lead to fires.

the counties affected by the red flag warning include:

Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Clearwater, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac Qui Parle, Lake Of The Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Roseau, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin and Yellow Medicine.

The Red Flag Warning expires at 9 p.m.

Very warm today with an elevated risk for fire weather across portions of MN. Use caution when using tools or vehicles that may cause a spark. Showers and thunderstorms possible Sunday into Sunday night. Cooler weather Monday onward. #mnwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/ju6aQBf6Yo

— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) May 1, 2021