* AFFECTED AREA. In Iowa, Lyon, Sioux and Plymouth. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Brookings, Moody, Minnehaha, Lincoln, Clay and Union. * WINDS. Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY. As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Humidity values will drop into the 20s to lower 30s across much of Minnesota this afternoon creating near critical fire weather conditions. South winds will shift to northwest and increase to 10-20 mph with gusts to 25-30 mph. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.