Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 10:33PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 8:33pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone. In South
Dakota, Corson, Campbell, McPherson, Brown, Marshall, Roberts,
Walworth, Edmunds, Day, Dewey, Potter, Faulk and Grant.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 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; Corson; Campbell; McPherson; Brown; Marshall; Roberts; Walworth; Edmunds; Day; Dewey; Potter; Faulk; Grant
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov