Severe Center
W. N. Dakota Warnings, Watches, And Advisories Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
929 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026
NDZ031>033-040-041-043-044-211430-
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
829 AM MDT Mon Apr 20 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest North
Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Near critical fire weather conditions are possible today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Strong west to northwest winds are possible Thursday and Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard
procedures, including through our social media accounts.
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929 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026
NDZ031>033-040-041-043-044-211430-
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
829 AM MDT Mon Apr 20 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest North
Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Near critical fire weather conditions are possible today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Strong west to northwest winds are possible Thursday and Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard
procedures, including through our social media accounts.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
929 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026
NDZ047-048-050-051-211430-
Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
929 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast North
Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Near critical fire weather conditions are possible today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Strong west to northwest winds are possible Thursday and Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard
procedures, including through our social media accounts.
$$
929 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026
NDZ047-048-050-051-211430-
Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
929 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast North
Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Near critical fire weather conditions are possible today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Strong west to northwest winds are possible Thursday and Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard
procedures, including through our social media accounts.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
713 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026
MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-211215-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-
West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
713 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of west central
and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Critical fire weather conditions today due to dry fuels, gusty
south to southwest winds and low humidity values.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Chance for a few thunderstorms Wednesday overnight into Thursday.
Severe weather is not anticipated.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
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713 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026
MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-211215-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-
West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
713 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of west central
and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Critical fire weather conditions today due to dry fuels, gusty
south to southwest winds and low humidity values.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Chance for a few thunderstorms Wednesday overnight into Thursday.
Severe weather is not anticipated.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
713 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026
NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-049-052>054-211215-
Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-Western Walsh-
713 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Near critical fire weather conditions may develop in southeast
North Dakota this afternoon due to gusty winds and low humidity
values.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Chance for a few thunderstorms Wednesday overnight into Thursday.
Severe weather is not anticipated.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
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713 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026
NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-049-052>054-211215-
Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-Western Walsh-
713 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Near critical fire weather conditions may develop in southeast
North Dakota this afternoon due to gusty winds and low humidity
values.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Chance for a few thunderstorms Wednesday overnight into Thursday.
Severe weather is not anticipated.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
454 AM MDT Mon Apr 20 2026
SDZ001-002-012>014-024>032-041>044-046-047-049-072>078-WYZ054>060-
211300-
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Black Hills-Northern Foothills-Rapid City-
Southern Foothills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Western Fall River-
Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-
Tripp-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-
Hermosa Foothills-Eastern Fall River-Southern Oglala Lakota-
Southern Jackson-Southern Perkins-Northern Campbell-
Southern Campbell-Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-
Weston County Plains-Newcastle-Northeastern Crook-
454 AM MDT Mon Apr 20 2026 /554 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Very warm and dry conditions along with breezy westerly winds
will create high to very high fire danger across much of the area
today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Widespread near-critical to critical fire weather concerns will
continue through Wednesday as hot and dry conditions continue.
Thunderstorms may develop across western South Dakota Wednesday
afternoon. While severe weather is not expected at this time, a
few strong storms could develop and produce strong wind gusts.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today.
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Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity
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454 AM MDT Mon Apr 20 2026
SDZ001-002-012>014-024>032-041>044-046-047-049-072>078-WYZ054>060-
211300-
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Black Hills-Northern Foothills-Rapid City-
Southern Foothills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Western Fall River-
Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-
Tripp-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-
Hermosa Foothills-Eastern Fall River-Southern Oglala Lakota-
Southern Jackson-Southern Perkins-Northern Campbell-
Southern Campbell-Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-
Weston County Plains-Newcastle-Northeastern Crook-
454 AM MDT Mon Apr 20 2026 /554 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Very warm and dry conditions along with breezy westerly winds
will create high to very high fire danger across much of the area
today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Widespread near-critical to critical fire weather concerns will
continue through Wednesday as hot and dry conditions continue.
Thunderstorms may develop across western South Dakota Wednesday
afternoon. While severe weather is not expected at this time, a
few strong storms could develop and produce strong wind gusts.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today.
&&
Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
314 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026
MNZ039-046-SDZ003>011-015>023-033>037-045-048-051-210815-
Traverse-Big Stone-Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-Roberts-
Walworth-Edmunds-Day-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-Spink-Clark-Codington-Grant-
Hamlin-Deuel-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
314 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026 /214 AM MDT Mon Apr 20 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota,
central South Dakota, north central South Dakota and northeast
South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Near critical to critical fire danger is expected today due to relative
humidity values of 15 to 25% across the region in addition to winds
gusting up to 30 to 40 mph during the morning through the afternoon,
strongest over northeastern SD. Avoid any outdoor burning and listen
to local restrictions.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Dry and windy conditions will lead to increase fire weather concerns
Wednesday.
Strong sustained west-northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to
50 mph will be possible on Thursday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
314 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026
MNZ039-046-SDZ003>011-015>023-033>037-045-048-051-210815-
Traverse-Big Stone-Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-Roberts-
Walworth-Edmunds-Day-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-Spink-Clark-Codington-Grant-
Hamlin-Deuel-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
314 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026 /214 AM MDT Mon Apr 20 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota,
central South Dakota, north central South Dakota and northeast
South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Near critical to critical fire danger is expected today due to relative
humidity values of 15 to 25% across the region in addition to winds
gusting up to 30 to 40 mph during the morning through the afternoon,
strongest over northeastern SD. Avoid any outdoor burning and listen
to local restrictions.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Dry and windy conditions will lead to increase fire weather concerns
Wednesday.
Strong sustained west-northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to
50 mph will be possible on Thursday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$