Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 15 at 1:20PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 11:20am
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
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:
Traverse; Big Stone
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov