Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 8:54AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 6:54am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
A combination of strong northwest winds, a few gusts around 40
mph, as well as afternoon relative humidity around 20 percent,
will lead to near critical fire weather conditions.
While many fuels are seeing a quick green up, warm season tall
grasses are still lagging and continue to be nearly fully cured.
Fires will spread rapidly and show erratic behavior. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
Area Description:
Plymouth; Woodbury; Dixon; Dakota; Gregory; Jerauld; Sanborn; Miner; Brule; Aurora; Davison; Hanson; McCook; Minnehaha; Charles Mix; Douglas; Hutchinson; Turner; Lincoln; Bon Homme; Yankton; Clay; Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov