A red flag warning has been issued on Monday due to a very high fire risk in parts of western and central Minnesota.

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MINNEAPOLIS — Dozens of Minnesota counties are under a Red Flag Warning for most of the day Monday. Due to extreme fire risk, the National Weather Service issued the alert for 39 counties in central, northeast, northwest and southwest Minnesota.

Another Red Flag warning has been issued for much of South Dakota Monday. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety issued a Red Flag Warning across much of South Dakota until 8 p.m. Monday. Map of Red Flag warning Strong winds,

A Red Flag Warning means conditions are conducive for wildfires to start and spread quickly. Today's warning impacts 39 different counties across Minnesota.

With well below average rainfall this month causing dry conditions, parts of northwest Iowa are under a red flag warning for the risk of fire.

The warning means fires can spread quickly and easily get out of control under the predicted weather conditions, which include gusty winds and low relative humidity.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for eastern North Dakota, and west-central and northwest Minnesota until 9 p.m. Monday. Dry conditions combined with strong wind prompted the warning.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 39 counties in Minnesota due to extreme fire danger.

Dry and windy weather will top the headlines today as a strong cold front marches eastward during the day. A Red Flag Warning for critical fire danger is in effect for much of KELOLAND. Strong winds and low humidity are big factors to consider.