Pope County, along with 28 other counties, are in a Fire Weather Watch today Wednesday October 2, 2024, until 7:00 PM.
What does this mean?
Wind and humidity are predicted to produce near-critical fire weather conditions for parts of western, southwest, and south central Minnesota.
Outdoor burning is discouraged. Use caution and monitor conditions throughout the day. Any heat source could spark a wildfire:
Delay any vegetative debris burning until conditions change.
Before you part your ATV, make sure you are not over tall grass. Vegetation is dry and a hot exhaust system could ignite the grass after you walk away.
Tractors, lawnmowers, weed whips, and other equipment all produce enough heat to spark dry leaves.
Campfires are discouraged.
Monitor fire danger and burning restrictions at www.mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions
For more information on the fire weather watch visit www.weather.gov.