Dry Weather and High Winds Expected in the Dakotas and Southern Plains
Dry Weather and High Winds Expected in the Dakotas and Southern Plains
US · Published Mar 12, 2026
• High wind watch in effect for central South Dakota with gusts up to 60 mph.
• Low humidity (as low as 20%) significantly increases fire risk across the Dakotas and Southern Plains.
• Fire weather watches issued for parts of Nebraska and Kansas due to dry and windy conditions.
Dry, windy conditions in Midwest and Plains
The National Weather Service is warning of dry and windy conditions across the northern Midwest and southern Plains.
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