Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 1:54PM CDT until May 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 11:54am
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Friday morning through Friday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Beadle, Jerauld and Sanborn.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
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:
Beadle; Jerauld; Sanborn
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov