Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 1:38PM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 11:38am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Monday morning through Monday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone. In South
Dakota, Roberts, Grant and Deuel.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
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:
Traverse; Big Stone; Roberts; Grant; Deuel
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
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