Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 7:29AM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 5:29am
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone. In South
Dakota, Marshall and Roberts.
* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 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 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; Marshall; Roberts
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov