Severe Center
Central Montana Warnings, Watches, And Advisories Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Sunday, May 03 2026 9:42 AM MDT – Sunday, May 03 2026 10:30 AM MDT
Issued by NWS Billings MT
A THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL SHERIDAN COUNTY UNTIL 1030 AM MDT
Hazard:
Wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail.
Wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail.
Source:
Radar indicated.
Radar indicated.
Impact:
Brief downpour of rain with very small hail possible.
Visibility may be briefly reduced on I-90 in Sheridan area.
Locations impacted include...
Sheridan, Big Horn and Banner.
Brief downpour of rain with very small hail possible.
Visibility may be briefly reduced on I-90 in Sheridan area.
Locations impacted include...
Sheridan, Big Horn and Banner.
Instructions:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Northeast Bighorn Mountains
Sheridan Foothills
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Sunday, May 03 2026 3:14 AM CDT – Sunday, May 03 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Grand Forks ND
NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS NORTHWESTERN AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA THIS AFTERNOON
Relative humidity values will drop to around 25 percent along
with west winds 10 to 20 mph across northwestern and west central
Minnesota. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire
weather conditions are expected for the afternoon and early
evening hours. Any fire that does develop has the potential to
quickly spread.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html
with west winds 10 to 20 mph across northwestern and west central
Minnesota. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire
weather conditions are expected for the afternoon and early
evening hours. Any fire that does develop has the potential to
quickly spread.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html
Areas Impacted:
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
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Sunday, May 03 2026 3:08 AM CDT – Sunday, May 03 2026 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls SD
ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA TODAY
Dry air will build into the region today, with afternoon relative
humidity levels falling as low as 20 to 25 percent. While stronger
northwest to north winds will be seen during the period of higher
relative humidity in the morning, afternoon gusts to around 20 mph
will lead to elevated fire weather concerns in areas where Spring
green-up is lagging. The lowest relative humidity levels will be
seen from mid-afternoon through sunset, generally between 3 pm and
8 pm CDT.
Check burning restrictions and fire danger levels and consult with
fire officials before burning.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
humidity levels falling as low as 20 to 25 percent. While stronger
northwest to north winds will be seen during the period of higher
relative humidity in the morning, afternoon gusts to around 20 mph
will lead to elevated fire weather concerns in areas where Spring
green-up is lagging. The lowest relative humidity levels will be
seen from mid-afternoon through sunset, generally between 3 pm and
8 pm CDT.
Check burning restrictions and fire danger levels and consult with
fire officials before burning.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
Areas Impacted:
Lincoln
Lyon
Murray
Cottonwood
Nobles
Jackson
Pipestone
Rock
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Sunday, May 03 2026 3:07 AM CDT – Sunday, May 03 2026 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS ACROSS WESTERN MINNESOTA TODAY
Another shot of dry air will work into western Minnesota today,
allowing relative humidity values to fall to around 25 percent
during this afternoon. Northwesterly winds will be on the lighter
side but gusts will still reach to around 20 MPH. Portions of
southwestern Minnesota also experiencing abnormally dry to
moderate drought. The timeframe for the most elevated fire
weather conditions will be between 1 PM and 7 PM this evening.
Check burning restrictions and fire danger levels and consult
with fire officials before burning.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
allowing relative humidity values to fall to around 25 percent
during this afternoon. Northwesterly winds will be on the lighter
side but gusts will still reach to around 20 MPH. Portions of
southwestern Minnesota also experiencing abnormally dry to
moderate drought. The timeframe for the most elevated fire
weather conditions will be between 1 PM and 7 PM this evening.
Check burning restrictions and fire danger levels and consult
with fire officials before burning.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
Areas Impacted:
Douglas
Todd
Stevens
Pope
Stearns
Lac Qui Parle
Swift
Chippewa
Kandiyohi
Meeker
Yellow Medicine
Renville
McLeod
Sibley
Redwood
Brown
Nicollet
Watonwan
Blue Earth
Martin
Faribault
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Sunday, May 03 2026 3:18 AM EDT – Sunday, May 03 2026 7:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Albany NY
Elevated Risk for Fire Spread Today
The combination of drying fine fuels, northwest wind gusts
between 20 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25
and 35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread
late this morning into this afternoon for the Mid-Hudson Valley,
eastern Catskills, Taconics, Greater Capital District, and Lake
George-Saratoga regions in eastern New York.
As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban remains in effect
until May 14. No burn permits are issued. Use extra caution if
handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or
matches and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette
butts. Please refer to the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation website for more information on burn
restrictions.
between 20 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25
and 35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread
late this morning into this afternoon for the Mid-Hudson Valley,
eastern Catskills, Taconics, Greater Capital District, and Lake
George-Saratoga regions in eastern New York.
As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban remains in effect
until May 14. No burn permits are issued. Use extra caution if
handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or
matches and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette
butts. Please refer to the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation website for more information on burn
restrictions.
Areas Impacted:
Northern Saratoga
Northern Warren
Northern Washington
Western Schenectady
Eastern Schenectady
Southern Saratoga
Western Albany
Eastern Albany
Western Rensselaer
Eastern Rensselaer
Western Greene
Eastern Greene
Western Columbia
Eastern Columbia
Western Ulster
Eastern Ulster
Western Dutchess
Eastern Dutchess
Southeast Warren
Southern Washington
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Saturday, May 02 2026 10:02 PM EDT – Sunday, May 03 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Peachtree City GA
HIGH FIRE DANGER CONDITIONS SUNDAY AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING FOR NORTH AND PORTIONS OF CENTRAL GEORGIA DUE TO LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Relative Humidities of 30 percent or less can be expected for 4
or more hours Sunday afternoon into the evening. Winds will be W
at 3 to 8 mph.
With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether
you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme
caution.
or more hours Sunday afternoon into the evening. Winds will be W
at 3 to 8 mph.
With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether
you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme
caution.
Areas Impacted:
Dade
Walker
Catoosa
Whitfield
Murray
Fannin
Gilmer
Union
Towns
Chattooga
Gordon
Pickens
Dawson
Lumpkin
White
Floyd
Bartow
Cherokee
Forsyth
Hall
Banks
Jackson
Madison
Polk
Paulding
Cobb
North Fulton
Gwinnett
Barrow
Clarke
Oconee
Oglethorpe
Wilkes
Haralson
Carroll
Douglas
South Fulton
DeKalb
Rockdale
Walton
Newton
Morgan
Greene
Taliaferro
Heard
Coweta
Fayette
Clayton
Spalding
Henry
Butts
Jasper
Putnam
Troup
Meriwether
Pike
Upson
Lamar
Monroe
Jones
Harris
Talbot
Taylor
Crawford
Bibb
Muscogee
Chattahoochee
Marion
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Saturday, May 02 2026 1:45 PM EDT – Sunday, May 03 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Upton NY
Elevated Risk for Fire Spread on Sunday
The combination of drying fine fuels, northwest wind gusts
between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25
and 35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread
Sunday afternoon for the Lower Hudson Valley, New York City and
Long Island.
This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions
and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land
management officials.
As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban remains in effect
until May 14. No burn permits are issued. Use extra caution if
handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or
matches and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette
butts. Please refer to the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation website for more information on burn
restrictions.
between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25
and 35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread
Sunday afternoon for the Lower Hudson Valley, New York City and
Long Island.
This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions
and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land
management officials.
As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban remains in effect
until May 14. No burn permits are issued. Use extra caution if
handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or
matches and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette
butts. Please refer to the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation website for more information on burn
restrictions.
Areas Impacted:
Orange
Putnam
Rockland
Northern Westchester
Southern Westchester
New York (Manhattan)
Bronx
Richmond (Staten Is.)
Kings (Brooklyn)
Northwest Suffolk
Northeast Suffolk
Southwest Suffolk
Southeast Suffolk
Northern Queens
Northern Nassau
Southern Queens
Southern Nassau