Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 4:23AM 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 southeast to south winds gusting up to 20 to 25 mph, fire danger conditions will be elevated and may reach near critical levels. Fire danger will be greatest in localized areas where more prevalent dry or dormant grasses are still receptive to fire starts and spread. Winds will remain breezy or even increase further through the overnight and humidity levels will be slow to recover, so fire danger may remain elevated during the nighttime hours. Check with local officials
Fire Weather Watch issued May 9 at 3:05PM CDT until May 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola and Sioux. 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, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 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 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.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 5:38PM CDT until April 28 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
At 536 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Marty, or near Pickstown, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm will be near... Wagner, Ravinia, and Marty around 540 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include Dante. At 531 pm CDT...Nickel sized hail was reported 5 miles southwest of Pickstown.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 3:36PM CDT until April 28 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
At 336 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles south of Lakefield to near Lake Park to 6 miles southeast of Harris, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. These severe storms will be near... Wahpeton, Okoboji, Spirit Lake, Orleans, and Lake Park around 340 PM CDT. West Okoboji around 345 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include Arnolds Park and Milford.
Tornado Watch issued April 28 at 3:34PM CDT until April 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
TORNADO WATCH 180 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST IOWA BUENA VISTA CHEROKEE CLAY DICKINSON O'BRIEN OSCEOLA PLYMOUTH SIOUX IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA COTTONWOOD JACKSON NOBLES THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARNOLDS PARK, CHEROKEE, HARTLEY, HAWARDEN, HULL, JACKSON, LAKEFIELD, LE MARS, MILFORD, MOUNTAIN LAKE, ORANGE CITY, ROCK VALLEY, SANBORN, SHELDON, SIBLEY, SIOUX CENTER, SPENCER, SPIRIT LAKE, STORM LAKE, WINDOM, AND WORTHINGTON.