Iowa, Minnesota Fire Weather Watch | Effective 04/15/2026 10:28

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