Monday kicks off a sunny, quiet week in the Twin Cities as warm spring temperatures carry on.

Expect highs in the upper 70s for much of the state, with areas to the north and west climbing into the 80s. Temperatures will be similar for much of the week. 

Clear skies and light winds will continue through the work week. There's no real chance of rain until next week at the earliest.

Overnight lows will fall into the 40s and 50s thanks to dry air.

Red flag warnings issued in multiple northwestern Minnesota counties

A red flag warning will be in effect in northwestern Minnesota from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday because of extreme fire risk conditions. The counties included are Clay, Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau.

Red flag warnings are issued when forecasts are juggling not only high temperatures, but also very low humidity and strong winds in a given location. The combination brings with it the possibility to help create an environment conducive to dangerous fires, according to the National Weather Service.

Other factors that may contribute to a red flag warning include lightning, dry cold fronts forecasted to cause strong and gusty winds and abrupt wind shifts, or any weather and fuel conditions that could elevate the risks of fires when taken together, like unusually high temperatures and long-term drought.