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This period of early spring between the snow melt and heavier summer rains means dry brush and grasses from last year can catch fire. High winds and low humidity can spread any fires that get going quickly.

Wind gusts to 30 mph will be widespread again Tuesday. Humidity levels will drop into a range of 15 to 25 percent.

 has been issued for Tuesday for a good chunk of Minnesota. Here’s more granular detail from the Twin Cities National Weather Service office. 

High temperatures will gradually warm this week. Highs will reach 60 degrees in most of western Minnesota Tuesday. 

Warmer air will build across Minnesota for the rest of this week. 

The good news is winds will drop dramatically Wednesday and Thursday. That will lower fire danger considerably by midweek.

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Paul Huttner

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Fire can spread quickly in these windy dry conditions. 

High winds, low humidity bring 'critical' fire danger Tuesday

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