Minnesota, South Dakota Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/18/2026 13:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 3:13PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 18, 2026 - 1:13pm
Expires: 
April 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
Northwest winds gusting from 30 to 35 mph along with relative humidity values from 20 to 25 percent will exist across portions of central and northeast South Dakota and west central Minnesota the remainder of this afternoon into early evening. With dry fuels in place, any fires that develop could spread quickly. Conditions will improve closer to sunset. Consider postponing burning due to the high grassland fire danger.
Area Description: 
Traverse; Big Stone; Brown; Marshall; Roberts; Day; Spink; Clark; Codington; Grant; Hamlin; Deuel; Hyde; Hand; Lyman; Buffalo
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD