Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 1:31PM CDT until April 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 11:31am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone. In South
Dakota, Roberts, Clark, Codington, Grant, Hamlin and Deuel.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 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; Roberts; Clark; Codington; Grant; Hamlin; Deuel
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: