Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 15 at 12:28PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 10:28am
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth and Woodbury.
In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and
Rock.
* WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Lyon; Sioux; Plymouth; Woodbury; Lincoln; Lyon; Murray; Nobles; Pipestone; Rock
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov