Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 9:17PM CDT until May 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 7:17pm
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray and
Pipestone. In South Dakota, Kingsbury, Brookings, Miner, Lake
and Moody.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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; Pipestone; Kingsbury; Brookings; Miner; Lake; Moody
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov