Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 21 at 11:52AM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 9:52am
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Big Stone. In South Dakota,
Clark, Codington, Grant, Hamlin and Deuel.
* WINDS...South 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 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:
Big Stone; Clark; Codington; Grant; Hamlin; Deuel
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov