Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/04/2026 12:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 4, 2026 - 12:30pm
Expires: 
May 4, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
The combination of breezy northerly winds with gusts between 25-35 mph and near-critical relative humidity values in the 25-35 percent range have led to elevated fire weather concerns along and east of I-29 this afternoon. With these conditions likely lingering through early evening, make sure to limit any activities that could create a spark as the conditions could help a fire quickly spread out of control!
Area Description: 
Lyon; Osceola; Dickinson; Sioux; O'Brien; Clay; Plymouth; Cherokee; Buena Vista; Woodbury; Ida; Lincoln; Lyon; Murray; Cottonwood; Nobles; Jackson; Pipestone; Rock; Dixon; Dakota; Lincoln; Clay; Union
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD