Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 12:59PM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 10:59am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 7:00pm
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 Monday morning through Monday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray,
Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Pipestone. In South Dakota,
Brookings.
* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 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:
Lincoln; Lyon; Murray; Cottonwood; Nobles; Jackson; Pipestone; Brookings
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov