South Dakota Severe Fire Weather Watch | Effective 07/12/2026 15:55

Headline: 
Fire Weather Watch issued July 12 at 5:55PM CDT until July 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires: 
July 13, 2026 - 4:00am
Description: 
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CORSON, CAMPBELL, AND DEWEY... * 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 23 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