Severe Wildfire

Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 9:06AM CDT until May 15 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Corson; Dewey Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

* AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Corson and Dewey.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.

Recommendations

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.

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