Franklin, SD Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Franklin.

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Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 3:13PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Northwest winds gusting from 30 to 35 mph along with relative humidity values from 20 to 25 percent will exist across portions of central and northeast South Dakota and west central Minnesota the remainder of this afternoon into early evening. With dry fuels in place, any fires that develop could spread quickly. Conditions will improve closer to sunset. Consider postponing burning due to the high grassland fire danger.

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 1:08PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

A combination of strong northwest winds, a few gusts around 40 mph, as well as afternoon relative humidity around 15 to 20 percent, will lead to near critical fire weather conditions. While many fuels are seeing a quick green up, warm season tall grasses are still lagging and continue to be nearly fully cured. Fires will spread rapidly and show erratic behavior. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 10:57AM MDT until April 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 322 AND 326... .Today will be mild and dry with highs in the 50s and humidities dropping to as low as 15%. Northwest winds will increase with gusts of up to 45 MPH through early this evening. The combination of dry and windy conditions along with dry fuels will create critical fire weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 322 Fall River County Area and 326 Pine Ridge Area. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative humidity will produce critical fire weather conditions.

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 9:48AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

A combination of strong northwest winds, a few gusts around 40 mph, as well as afternoon relative humidity around 20 percent, will lead to near critical fire weather conditions. While many fuels are seeing a quick green up, warm season tall grasses are still lagging and continue to be nearly fully cured. Fires will spread rapidly and show erratic behavior. Outdoor burning is not recommended.