Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 1:54AM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 11:54pm
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone. In South
Dakota, Roberts, Grant and Deuel.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 25 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
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.
Area Description:
Traverse; Big Stone; Roberts; Grant; Deuel
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov