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At 856 PM CDT/756 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Indian Memorial Rec Area to Sutton Bay Rec Area to 7 miles southwest of Fort Pierre. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the 80s to low-90s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10). A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the 80s to low-90s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10). A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. There will be a lull in the winds later tonight, but then the winds pick back up Thursday. * WHERE...Eastern Fall River, Southern Foothills, and Western Fall River. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, and Pennington Co Plains. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Ziebach County, including portions of the Cheyenne River Reservation, and Haakon. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

At 726 PM MDT/826 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northeast of Belvidere, or 15 miles east of Kadoka, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Midland and Belvidere. This includes Interstate 90 in South Dakota between Mile Markers 162 and 174.

At 826 PM CDT/726 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles north of Ridgeview to 9 miles south of Mission Ridge to near Capa. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Dry lightning SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...

...RED FLAG WARNING CONTINUES THROUGH THURSDAY FOR PORTIONS OF THE HIGH PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 430, 431, 433, 435, 436, and 437. * WIND... West to northwest winds with gusts of 40 to 60 mph. * HUMIDITY...12 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Fire weather conditions will remain

...RED FLAG WARNING CONTINUES THROUGH THURSDAY FOR PORTIONS OF THE HIGH PLAINS... A cold front is sweeping through the area and humidity has improved above critical thresholds. Fire weather conditions will remain elevated through Thursday with widespread winds gusting between 40 and 60 mph and RH between 20 and 30%. Conditions will finally improve Thursday night.