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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
148 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026

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148 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Near record to record temperatures, breezy southwest winds, and low
humidity lead elevated to critical fire danger this afternoon and
evening, especially near and south of Interstate 90. Use caution to
prevent fire start and report fires to local authorities.

Strong northwesterly winds expected late tonight into early Sunday,
with gusts around 40 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Dry and occasionally breezy conditions may lead to elevated fire
danger into mid next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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