Moody County, SD

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In effect from Monday 04/20 11:00 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 8:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Sioux Falls SD

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls 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.

Affected Area

In Minnesota, Rock. In South Dakota, Kingsbury, Lake, Moody and Minnehaha.

Winds

South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

Relative Humidity

As low as 20 percent.

Impacts

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

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

  • Rock
  • Kingsbury
  • Lake
  • Moody
  • Minnehaha

Briefing

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From the forecaster

Tonight's Weather Story

Created by the NWS Sioux Falls WFO

After a cool weekend, temperatures begin to rise this week. We'll start in the 60s and 70s Monday, but end up near 90 by Wednesday. Fire danger will also be increasing with high fire danger both Monday and Wednesday. A front will pass through on Thursday afternoon bringing low chances of rain and westerly wind gusts.

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