Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 23 at 2:13AM CDT until April 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 12:13am
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 11:00am
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 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon and Pipestone. In
South Dakota, Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Gregory, Jerauld,
Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Moody, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson,
McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner,
Lincoln, Bon Homme and Yankton.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 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:
Lincoln; Lyon; Pipestone; Beadle; Kingsbury; Brookings; Gregory; Jerauld; Sanborn; Miner; Lake; Moody; Brule; Aurora; Davison; Hanson; McCook; Minnehaha; Charles Mix; Douglas; Hutchinson; Turner; Lincoln; Bon Homme; Yankton
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender: