Traverse County, MN
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 04/20 11:00 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Aberdeen SD
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
Affected Area
In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone. In South Dakota, Roberts, Grant and Deuel.
Winds
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity
20 to 25 percent.
Impacts
Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.
What to do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Areas impacted
- Traverse
- Big Stone
- Roberts
- Grant
- Deuel
Briefing
From the forecaster
Fire Weather Watch Monday
Created by the NWS Aberdeen WFO
A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for parts of northeastern South Dakota and western Minnesota Monday afternoon. Dry conditions and strong wind gusts combine to create the potential for critical fire weather conditions.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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