Special Weather Statement South Dakota | Effective 03/08/2026 12:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 2:57PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 8, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires: 
March 8, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
West-southwest winds gusting from 25 to 40 mph, along with relative humidity values from 20 to 30 percent will exist across central SD through late afternoon. With very dry fuels, any fires that develop could spread quickly. Conditions will improve after sunset. Consider postponing burning due to the very high fire danger.
Area Description: 
Corson; Campbell; Walworth; Dewey; Potter; Stanley; Sully; Hughes; Hyde; Hand; Jones; Lyman; Buffalo
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov