Beadle County, SD

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In effect from Wednesday 04/22 11:00 AM CDT – Wednesday 04/22 8:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Sioux Falls SD

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

Affected Area

In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Bon Homme and Yankton.

Winds

South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

Relative Humidity

As low as 15 percent.

Impacts

Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

What to do

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.


Areas impacted

  • Beadle
  • Gregory
  • Jerauld
  • Sanborn
  • Brule
  • Aurora
  • Davison
  • Hanson
  • Charles Mix
  • Douglas
  • Hutchinson
  • Bon Homme
  • Yankton

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From the forecaster

Fire Danger Wednesday

Created by the NWS Sioux Falls WFO

Fire danger decreases for Tuesday as winds turn lighter, but strong wind gusts (35-45 mph) return on Wednesday. This will lead to another day with near critical to critical fire danger as temperatures heat up into the 80s to lower 90s. Continue to use extra caution out there to prevent any fires from sparking!

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