South Dakota Severe Fire Weather Watch | Effective 07/12/2026 09:19

Headline: 
Fire Weather Watch issued July 12 at 11:19AM CDT until July 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 9:19am
Expires: 
July 12, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CORSON, CAMPBELL, AND DEWEY... The National Weather Service in Aberdeen SD has issued a Fire Weather Watch. * AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Corson, Campbell, and Dewey. * TIMING...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * WINDS...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 18 to 22 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction: 
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening. Check weather.gov/abr/fire for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of this watch to a Red Flag Warning. Follow all fire restrictions. Avoid activities that could cause sparks.
Area Description: 
Corson; Campbell; Dewey
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD