Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 3:39AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Warm and very dry conditions are expected this afternoon, with humidity levels as low as 15 to 25 percent. Coupled with breezy west to northwest winds gusting up to 20-25 mph, fire danger conditions may reach near critical levels. Fire danger will be greatest in localized areas where grasses are still receptive to fire starts and spread. Isolated to scattered light showers during the late afternoon and evening may also produce stronger erratic winds, with a potential for isolated gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. This could result in Check with local officials before attempting any outdoor burning today.
Fire Weather Watch issued May 9 at 3:29AM CDT until May 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In South Dakota, Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Moody, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook and Minnehaha. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 4:46AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Warm and very dry conditions are expected this afternoon, with humidity levels as low as 15 to 25 percent. Coupled with breezy west to northwest winds gusting up to 20-25 mph, fire danger conditions may reach near critical levels. Fire danger will be greatest in localized areas where grasses are still receptive to fire starts and spread. Isolated to scattered light showers during the late afternoon and evening will also bring a potential for isolated gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. This could result in erratic fire behavior. Check with local officials before attempting any outdoor burning today.
Fire Weather Watch issued May 8 at 9:04PM CDT until May 11 at 10:00PM CDT 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 SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In South Dakota, Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Moody, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook and Minnehaha. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch issued May 8 at 2:35PM CDT until May 11 at 10:00PM CDT 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 Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In South Dakota, Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Moody, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook and Minnehaha. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 5 at 6:36PM MDT until May 6 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Madison River Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall amounts are expected over Norris Hill.
Winter Storm Warning issued May 5 at 6:36PM MDT until May 6 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roadways could be snow covered along with difficult travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of heavy snow will occur before Midnight, with the snow diminishing by Tuesday morning.
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 5 at 6:36PM MDT until May 5 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 6:32PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
At 631 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles north of Lima, or 23 miles south of Dillon, moving northwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Clark Canyon.
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 6:16PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
At 616 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles west of Henrys Lake, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern Madison and eastern Beaverhead Counties.