WWUS83 KABR 201312 RFWABR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Aberdeen SD 812 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026 MNZ039-046-SDZ008-019>023-202115- /O.CON.KABR.FW.W.0008.260420T1600Z-260421T0100Z/ Traverse-Big Stone-Roberts-Clark-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel- 812 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone. In South Dakota, Roberts, Clark, Codington, Grant, Hamlin and Deuel. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ 10