Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 15 at 9:27PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 7:27pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone.
* WINDS...Through the course of the morning, winds will be
shifting from southerly to southwesterly at 10 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph. Then, late in the afternoon into the evening
another shift around to north/northeasterly behind a cold
front. Wind gusts increase up to 35 to 40 mph behind the front.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: