Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 9:35PM CDT until May 15 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 7:35pm
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Campbell, McPherson,
Walworth, Edmunds, Potter, Faulk, Sully, Hughes, Hyde, Hand,
Lyman and Buffalo.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 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.
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:
Campbell; McPherson; Walworth; Edmunds; Potter; Faulk; Sully; Hughes; Hyde; Hand; Lyman; Buffalo
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov