Many counties in west central, southwest and northern Minnesota are under an increased fire danger warning due to warm weather and high winds, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for 27 counties in Minnesota on Monday. The warning is due to weather conditions including high winds and low relative humidity. Any fires that develop could spread rapidly.

There will be an "extreme" fire risk in 27 Minnesota counties on Monday as temperatures soar and strong winds arrive. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Norman, Otter Tail, Wadena, and Wilkin counties from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday.