Iowa, Minnesota Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/15/2026 19:27

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 15 at 9:27PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 7:27pm
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth and Woodbury. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock. * WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction: 
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description: 
Lyon; Sioux; Plymouth; Woodbury; Lincoln; Lyon; Murray; Nobles; Pipestone; Rock
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD