NWS Aberdeen SDXH.W 0002July 25, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Traverse, Big Stone, Brown and 9 more, MN and SD
The National Weather Service office in Aberdeen issued an extreme heat warning for Traverse, Big Stone, Brown and 9 more in Minnesota, South Dakota, which was in force until 9:00 p.m. local time on July 26. It was the 2nd extreme heat warning the NWS office in Aberdeen issued in 2026. Minnesota had 10 extreme heat warnings in July 2026, against 2 in an average July of 2008-2025 (Minnesota's extreme heat warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 21.7 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Aberdeen SD
- Area
- Traverse, Big Stone, Brown and 9 more
- State
- Minnesota
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 11:19 p.m. CDT, July 25, 2026
- Expires
- 9:00 p.m. CDT, July 26, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KABR XH.W 0002
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values from 100 to 108 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
What the agency told people to do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.