Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 21 at 11:52AM CDT until April 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 9:52am
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Corson, Campbell, McPherson,
Brown, Walworth and Edmunds.
* WINDS...South 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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Corson; Campbell; McPherson; Brown; Walworth; Edmunds
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
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