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HWOFSD

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
334 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

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334 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, central South
Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central South Dakota and
southeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Near critical to critical fire danger returns Thursday due to breezy
to gusty southwest winds, very low humidity, and warmer temperatures.
Use extreme caution to prevent fire start and report any fires to
local authorities.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Elevated to near critical fire danger continues Friday and Saturday due
to strong winds. Higher humidity Friday may temper widespread
concerns.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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